Gloria Asumnu

Sportswoman (former)

Born: May 22, 1985age 41
height: 5'0" (or 152 cm)
nationality: American

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Active 2002 – 2016

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Gloria Asumnu is a former sportswoman and sprinter, born on 22 May 1985 in Houston, Texas, United States. She is American and of Black ethnicity. Standing at 5'0" and weighing 115 lbs, she competed at the highest level of track and field.

Gloria began her career in 2002 at around 18 years old and remained active until 2016, a span of 14 years. Initially, she represented the United States in international competitions. In 2011, she switched to represent Nigeria, after her first application for a change of nationality was denied by the IAAF. Her second attempt was successful. She attended Alief Elsik High School and later Tulane University, where she honed her athletic skills.

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Years Active: 2002-2016 (started around 18 years old; 14 years active)
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Ethnicity: Black

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Weight: 115 lbs (or 52 kg)

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Why did Gloria Asumnu change her nationality to Nigeria?

Gloria Asumnu was born in the United States and initially competed for the US. In 2011, she switched to represent Nigeria, after her first application for a nationality change was denied by the IAAF, but her second application was successful.

How long was Gloria Asumnu active as a sprinter?

Gloria Asumnu was active from 2002 to 2016, a period of 14 years.

What is Gloria Asumnu's educational background?

Gloria Asumnu ran for Alief Elsik High School and later attended Tulane University.

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Gloria Asumnu switched from representing the United States to Nigeria in 2011, but only after her first change application was denied.
Gloria Asumnu was active from 2002 to 2016, meaning she started competing at age 18 and retired at age 31.