Marilyn Okoro facts for kids
Okoro at the 2009 FBK Games
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| Born | 23 September 1984 London, England |
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| Country |  Great Britain |
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| Club | Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | Jan 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest world ranking | 800 m': 7 (2008) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 800 m 1:58.45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Marilyn Chinwenwa Okoro (born September 23, 1984, in London) is a British athlete. She is known for running in middle-distance races. These include the 800 metres and the 4 × 400 m relay.
Marilyn has won several important medals. She earned a bronze medal in the 800 metres race at the 2007 and 2008 IAAF World Athletics Final. She also won a bronze medal as part of the 4 × 400 m relay team at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.
In 2008, Marilyn represented Great Britain at the Beijing Olympic Games. Her 4 × 400 m relay team finished fifth. However, they were later given a bronze medal. This happened because other teams were disqualified.
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Early Life and Education
Marilyn Okoro went to Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, England. She also studied at the University of Bath. In 2007, she earned a degree in Politics and French. After graduating, she became a full-time athlete.
Marilyn is very talented with languages. She can speak four different languages. These are English, French, Spanish, and Igbo. She also enjoys music and sings in a jazz band called The Felonius Monks.
Athletic Career Highlights
Marilyn Okoro has competed in many major athletic events. She has won medals at World Championships, European Championships, and the Olympics.
World Championships
Marilyn competed in the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka. She was part of the 4 × 400 m relay team that won a bronze medal. In 2009, she ran in the World Championships in Berlin. She finished 8th in the 800 m final.
European Championships
In 2010, Marilyn took part in the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona. She ran the second part of the 4 × 400 m relay. Her team won a silver medal in this event. She also won silver medals in the 4 × 400 m relay at the European Indoor Championships in 2009 and 2011. In 2011, she also won a bronze medal in the 800m at the European Indoor Championships.
Olympic Games
Marilyn represented Great Britain at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She competed in the 800 metres race. Her 4 × 400 m relay team originally finished fifth. Later, they were awarded a bronze medal. This was a great achievement for the team.
Commonwealth Games
Marilyn also represented Team England at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. This event was held in Glasgow, Scotland. She ran in the semi-final of the 800m race.
Coaching and Training
In 2013, Marilyn decided to change her coach. She moved to the USA to train there. Her new coach was Johnny Gray. He was an Olympic bronze medalist and a famous American runner. She trained with other top athletes in the USA.
Images for kids
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Okoro at the 2009 FBK Games
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Okoro (second left) at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka with Christine Ohuruogu, Lee McConnell and Nicola Sanders
See also
In Spanish: Marilyn Okoro para niños
