Christy Ekpukhon
Christy Ekpukhon Ihunaegbo (born 6 February 1985 in Asaba) is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres.
Her personal best time is 51.11 seconds, achieved in May 2007 in Brazzaville.
In 2008 she was found guilty of metenolone doping. The sample was delivered on 17 February 2008 in an in-competition test in Leipzig. Ekpukhon received a suspension from March 2008 to March 2010. [1]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 2nd | 4x400 m relay |
| African Championships | Bambous, Mauritius | 5th | 400 m | |
| World Cup | Athens, Greece | 6th | 4x400 m relay | |
| 2007 | All-Africa Games | Algiers, Algeria | 5th | 400 m[2] |
| 1st | 4x400 m relay |
References
- Christy Ekpukhon profile at IAAF
- ↑ "Doping Rule Violation". IAAF.org. 12 December 2008. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
- ↑ 2007 All-Africa Games, women's 400 m final