Francis Obikwelu is pictured above during the heats of the 200m at the 1999 World Championships in Seville.
He went on to win the bronze medal in the final in a time of 20.11 secs.
Obikwelu switched to Portuguese nationality in October 2001 and his performances
at the major Championships from 2002 onwards can also be seen on this site.
Men's 4x100m. Relay Final. World Athletics Championships 1997
1. CANADA (R. Esmie, G. Gilbert, B. Surin, D. Bailey) 37.86
2. NIGERIA (O. Ezinwa, O. Adeniken,
Francis OBIKWELU, D. Ezinwa)
38.07
3. GREAT BRITAIN (D. Braithwaite, D. Campbell, D. Walker, J. Golding) 38.14
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Men's 200m. Final.
World Athletics Championships 1999.
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| 1. Maurice GREENE |
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USA |
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19.90 |
| 2. Claudinei QUIRINO DaSILVA |
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BRA |
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20.00 |
| 3. Francis OBIKWELU |
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NGR |
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20.11 |
| 4. Obadele THOMPSON |
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BAR |
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20.23 |
| 5. Marcin URBAS |
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POL |
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20.30 |
| 6. Kevin LITTLE |
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USA |
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20.37 |
| 7. Julian GOLDING |
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GBR |
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20.48 |
| Frankie FREDERICKS |
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NAM |
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DNS |
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