Violet Odogwu
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Violet Obiamaka•Odogwu (-Nwajei) |
| Used name | Violet•Odogwu |
| Born | 15 May 1942 in Asaba-Ase (NGR) |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 62 kg |
| NOC |  Nigeria |
Biography
Violet Odogwu had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Long Jump. At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she finished ninth in the high jump, twelfth in the long jump, and was eliminated in the heats of the 4×110 yards relay (with the non-Olympians Esther Ogbeni, Freda Payne, and Olu Onwuchekwa). At the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Odogwu also finished eighth in the 80 metres hurdles.
Personal Best: LJ – 6.45 (1968).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NGR |
Violet Odogwu | |||
| Long Jump, Women (Olympic) | 9 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–0–1 1966 Kingston ATH bronze: long jump)