Fidelis Gadzama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fidelis Gadzama
Merton London Borough Councillor for Cannon Hill
In office 2014–2018
Personal details
Born	20 October 1979 (1979-10-20) (age 45)
Political party	Labour
Fidelis Gadzama Medal record Men's athletics Representing  Nigeria Olympic Games Gold 2000 Sydney 4x400 m relay

Fidelis Gadzama was born on October 20, 1979. He is a talented athlete from Nigeria and an Olympic medalist. He is also a local politician in London, England.

Olympic Gold Medalist

Fidelis Gadzama is famous for his achievements in athletics. He is a sprinter, which means he runs very fast over short distances.

Winning at the Sydney Olympics

In the year 2000, Fidelis was part of the Nigerian team. They competed in the 4 x 400 meters relay race at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. The relay race involves four runners, each running 400 meters.

The Nigerian team finished second in the race. They won a silver medal at first. The team from the United States finished first.

The Medal Reallocation

Later, it was discovered that one of the US team members had used illegal performance-enhancing drugs. This is against the rules of fair play in sports. Because of this, the International Olympic Committee decided to disqualify the US team.

On July 21, 2012, the medals for the 2000 Olympics 4 × 400 m relay were changed. The US team lost their gold medal. This meant that Fidelis Gadzama and his Nigerian teammates were officially awarded the gold medal! It was a big moment for them.

Local Politics in London

After his sports career, Fidelis Gadzama became involved in politics. He joined the Labour Party in the United Kingdom.

Serving the Community

In May 2014, he was elected as a Merton London Borough Councillor. A councillor is someone who represents people in a local area. Fidelis represented the area of Cannon Hill in the London Borough of Merton. His job was to help make decisions for the local community.