Melissa Bishop-Nriagu facts for kids
Bishop at the 2016 Rio Olympics
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| Birth name | Melissa Bishop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 5, 1988 Eganville, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 173 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 56 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse(s) |
Osi Nriagu
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| Country | Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 800 metres | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University team | University of Windsor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 400 m: 56.21 (Ottawa 2011) 800 m: 1:57.01 NR (Monte Carlo 2017) 1000 m: 2:38.75 (Amsterdam 2014) |
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Melissa Bishop-Nriagu (born August 5, 1988) is a talented Canadian runner. She is best known for competing in the 800 metres race. Melissa has represented Canada at the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympic Games.
One of her biggest achievements was winning a silver medal at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics. This was a historic moment, as it was the first time a Canadian woman won a medal in the 800m at the World Championships. Melissa also holds the national record for the 800m distance. She is one of only three Canadian women to run the 800m in under two minutes.
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Melissa's Running Career
Melissa Bishop-Nriagu has had an exciting career in track and field. She has competed in many major events around the world.
Early Olympic Experience
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Melissa competed in the 800m. She finished sixth in her first race and did not move on to the next round. This experience helped her prepare for future competitions.
Winning Gold at Home
In 2015, Melissa competed at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. Running in her home country was very special. She won the gold medal in the 800m race with a time of 1 minute, 59.62 seconds. The crowd cheered loudly for her victory. Melissa said she was "really happy" to win a gold medal at home.
World Championship Success
Later in 2015, Melissa competed at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. She ran an amazing race in the semi-finals, setting a new Canadian record of 1 minute, 57.52 seconds. This broke a record that had stood for 14 years! In the final race, Melissa earned a silver medal. She described it as "a dream come true."
The Rio Olympics Race
The 2016 Rio Olympics was another big moment for Melissa. Before the Games, she set another new Canadian record of 1 minute, 57.43 seconds. In the 800m final in Rio de Janeiro, she ran even faster. She set a new national record of 1 minute, 57.02 seconds. Melissa finished fourth, just missing a bronze medal by a tiny amount. She was very close to winning an Olympic medal.
Return to the Olympics
After becoming a mother in 2018 and dealing with injuries, Melissa worked hard to return to running. She qualified for her third Olympic team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Although she didn't make it to the semi-finals, Melissa was proud of her journey back to the Games. She showed great determination and spirit.
Melissa's Personal Life
Melissa Bishop-Nriagu was born in Eganville, Ontario. She lives near Lake Dore with her family. In October 2017, she married fellow Canadian athlete Osi Nriagu. They welcomed their first daughter in July 2018. Their second daughter was born in July 2022.
Major Achievements
Here are some of Melissa Bishop-Nriagu's top achievements:
- Silver Medal, 800 meters; 2015 Beijing, China
- Gold Medal, 800 meters; 2015 Toronto, Canada
- Bronze Medal, 800 meters; 2013 Nice, France
- Silver Medal, 4x400m relay; 2013 Nice, France
- Canadian Record Holder: 1:57.01 in the 800m (outdoor); Monaco, July 21, 2017
See also
In Spanish: Melissa Bishop para niños
