Morolake Akinosun (born May 17, 1994) is a Nigerian-born American former track runner who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She won a team gold medal at the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto in the 4 x 100-meter relay. She is only the second woman ever to score in four events at an NCAA Outdoor Championships in consecutive seasons. She is a four time NCAA 4 x 100 champion. Akinosun won a gold medal at the 2013 USA Junior Championships, in the 100m (11.64).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian/American |
| Born | May 17, 1994 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education | University of Illinois, University of Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 133 lb (60 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | Sprinting |
Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
editAkinosun was part of the gold medal winning 100-meter relay team, with Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix, and English Gardner. She was replaced for the final by Tori Bowie after having run in two qualifying races.[2]
NCAA
editMorolake Akinosun is a Texas Longhorns track and field alum and won 13 Big 12 Conference titles.[3][4] Morolake Akinosun is a 13-time USTFCCCA NCAA Division I First-Team All-American (11 at Texas; 2 at Illinois) and 9-time USTFCCCA Second-Team All-American (5 at Texas; 4 at Illinois).
| Year | Big 12 Conference Indoor | NCAA Division I Indoor | Big 12 Conference Outdoor | NCAA Division I Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 60 metres 7.30 1st | 60 metres 7.21 4th | 100 metres 11.32 w(0.1) 1st | 100 metres 11.07 w(2.6) 3rd |
| 200 metres 23.33 5th | 200 metres 23.35 9th | 200009 | 200 metres 22.54 w(1.9) 4th | |
| 2014–15 | 60 metres 7.23 1st | 60 metres 7.33 9th | 100 metres 11.00 w(3.5) 1st | 100 metres 10.97 w(3.1) 2nd |
| 200 metres 23.37 2nd | 200 metres 23.69 14th | 200 metres 22.68 w(3.5) 1st | 200 metres 22.52 w(1.9) 5th | |
| 2013–14 | 60 metres 7.29 1st | 60 metres 7.23 4th | 100 metres 10.96 w(2.6) 1st | 100 metres 11.33 w(−3.4) 2nd |
| 200 metres 23.54 2nd | 200 metres 23.78 14th | 200 metres 22.17 (w) w(4.3) 1st | 200 metres 22.89 w(2.2) 5th |
Morolake Akinosun as an Illinois Fighting Illini freshman won a Big Ten Conference in 60 meters in 2013.[5][6]
| Year | Big Ten Conference Indoor | NCAA Division I Indoor | Big Ten Conference Outdoor | NCAA Division I Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | 60 metres 7.32 1st | 60 metres 7.39 14th | 100 metres 11.36 w(2.6) 2nd | 100 metres 11.41 w(0.9) 8th |
| 200 metres 23.47 2nd | 200 metres 23.55 12th | 200 metres 24.49 w(2.6) 8th | 200 metres 23.52 w(2.7) 19th |
Prep
editMorolake Akinosun earned all state Illinois High School Association honors four years (2009, 10, 11, 12) for Waubonsie Valley High School.
In 2012, Akinosun was 100m Illinois state 3A champion in 11.41 US#2 IL#1 w(1.7).
In 2011, Akinosun titled in the AAU Junior Olympic Games 100m (11.62 w(−1.3)) and 200m (23.73 w(−2.1)). In the 2011 AAU Junior Olympic semi-final, Akinosun ran 100 meters in 11.42 US#5 IL#1 pre w(1.2) and 200 meters in 23.49 US#6 IL#1 pre w(−1.8).
| Year | Illinois High School Association Outdoor |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 100 metres 11.41 w(1.7) 1st |
| 200 metres 24.34 w(−0.9) 3rd | |
| 2010–11 | 100 metres 11.61 w(1.6) 2nd |
| 2009–10 | 100 metres 11.97 4th |
| 200 metres 24.90 5th |
Personal life
editMorolake is of Yoruba Nigerian descent.[8][9][10] Morolake was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She migrated to the United States with her family just 2 years after she was born. She is the middle child of three girls.[11] She announced her retirement from professional track in 2024 and is currently leading athlete relations at Grand Slam Track. [12][13]
References
edit- ^ "Morolake Akinosun". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ^ "Waubonsie Valley's Morolake Akinosun takes Olympic gold as part of 400 relay - Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune. August 20, 2016.
- ^ "Morolake Akinosun University of Texas Longhorns results". Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFRRS). July 9, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "Morolake Akinosun University of Texas Longhorns profile". Texas Longhorns. July 30, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "Morolake Akinosun University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign results". Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFRRS). June 9, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "Morolake Akinosun University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign profile". Illinois Fighting Illini. June 30, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "Morolake Akinosun Waubonsie Valley High School results". Dyestat. June 3, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ Yahaya Balogun (August 22, 2016). "Morolake Akinosun: A Nigerian hero". The Guardian. Arizona, USA.
- ^ "Wow!! Nigerian Pastor's Daughter "Morolake Akinosun" Win Gold For America". Aeroberry. August 22, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "Morolake Akinosun Prophesied This into Her Life Five Years Ago, And It Has Happened Just The Way She Said It!". Woman. August 3, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "About". Morolake Akinosun. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
External links
edit- Morolake Akinosun at World Athletics
- Morolake Akinosun at www.USATF.org
- Morolake Akinosun at Team USA (archive March 18, 2023)
- Morolake Akinosun at Olympics.com
- Morolake Akinosun at Olympedia (archive)
- Morolake Akinosun at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games (archived)
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