The โNear Success Syndromeโ which seems to have afflicted Nigerian athletes looks unabatedย ย as Olufunke Oshonaike failed in her bid to become a member of the International Olympic Committeeโs (IOC) Athletesโ Commission this week.
She placed eighth in a competition involving 29 athletes from all five continents representing 15 sports and 29 National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
Top four among the 29 competitors entered the commission. Oshonaike placed eighth after polling 1266 votes.
Over 6500 Olympians cast their votes. The winners and their sports were USAโs Allyson Felix (Athletics), Germanyโs Kim Bui (Gymnastics) Australiaโs Jessica Fox, (Canoe), and New Zealandโs Marcus Daniell (Tennis).
The IOC Athletesโ Commission is an elected body that plays a central role in the Olympic Movement serving as a link between athletes and the IOC.