The ‘Near Success Syndrome’ which seems to have afflicted Nigerian athletes looks unabated as Olufunke Oshonaike failed in her bid to become a member of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Athletes’ 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 USA’s Allyson Felix (Athletics), Germany’s Kim Bui (Gymnastics) Australia’s Jessica Fox, (Canoe), and New Zealand’s Marcus Daniell (Tennis).
The IOC Athletes’ Commission is an elected body that plays a central role in the Olympic Movement serving as a link between athletes and the IOC.
