Dominique Duncan


Dominique Lynn Duncan is an American-Nigerian sprinter who is eligible to compete for her home country Nigeria after switching allegiance from the United States of America in 2014. Dominique is a national and African record holder after she won gold alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh in the 2015 [IAAF World Relays – Women's 4 × 200 metres relay|Women's 4 × 200 metres relay] event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.

Career

College

On 12 June 2009, Dominique alongside Khrystal Carter, Porscha Lucas and Gabby Mayo broke the NCAA Women's [Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships] record in the 4 × 100 metres event after clocking 42.36s before she went on to win gold in the 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 2010 [NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships].
In 2012, Dominique claimed bronze in the 200 metres event at the 2012 NCAA Division I [Outdoor Track and Field Championships].

2014–present

After switching allegiance to Nigeria, Dominique competed at the 2014 [African Championships in Athletics] claiming bronze and gold at the 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay events respectively. She - alongside Blessing Okagbare, Regina George and Christy Udoh - won gold and set a new national record of 1:30.52s in the 4 × 200 metres relay event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.