Nigerian athlete Blessing Okagbare makes it to the Guinness Book of Records

Nigerian track and field athlete Blessing Okagbare Ighoteguonor just made it to the Guinness Book of Record. In her Instagram handle, she announced her entry into the Guinness book of record.

She posted a picture of the award with the caption,

“A dream made reality through God’s grace and determination. Look what finally came in the mail…Thanks to the Guinness book of world records. I am indeed honored, proud and grateful.”

Two days ago, the athlete shared a video of her victory in the 60m American track with the caption,

” I won the 60m American track yesterday and also my heat in the 200m race. Both came with a new personal best. I am excited and grateful to God.”

The record is for making the most appearances in the IAAF’s Diamond League Meetings.

The certificate reads:

“The most appearances in Diamond League meetings by an athlete is 67 and was achieved by Blessing Okagbare (Nigeria) between 3 July 2010 and 31 August 2018”. The certificate was branded ‘OFFICIALLY AMAZING.’

Last weekend, she set two new personal indoor records at the Doyle Sports Management Meeting, won an Olympic silver medal at the 2008 Games as a 19-year-old in the Long Jump.

She has also won a World Championships Silver, and is the current African Record holder in the 200m and in the 4x200m with the Nigerian team.

Okagbare is seeking a fourth Olympic Games participation with the Nigerian team in Tokyo in July .