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Hyginus Anugo (29 November 1977 – 7 September 2000) was a Nigerian sprinter specializing in the 400 metres and a contender for the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1][2] Anugo had earned a silver medal in the West African Championships[3] and two gold medals in the African U20 Championships in the years before his recruitment to the Nigerian Olympic team.[4] He also competed in the 400 m at the 1996 World U20 Championships.[5]

On 7 September 2000, Anugo was killed after being hit by a car in Sydney, Australia, where he had recently completed team trials in preparation for the Olympics.[1][6] After training with the Nigerian team in Adelaide, Australia, Anugo was ultimately not selected during final selections.[1] He had been set to return to Nigeria on 4 September 2000, but for unknown reasons chose to remain in Australia, where he ultimately died.[1] The Nigerian flag was flown at half mast in the Olympic Village in response to Anugo's passing.[1]

At the time of his death, Anugo was engaged to fellow olympic runner Glory Alozie.[7]

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Nigerian Runner Killed in Accident". American Broadcasting Company. ABC News. 8 September 2000.
  2. ^ "Olympic athlete killed in accident". British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC Sport. 8 September 2000.
  3. ^ http://West%20African%20Athletics%20Championships
  4. ^ Erbay, Şevket Furkan. "Hyginus Anugo". Athletics Podium. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  5. ^ Hyginus Anugo at World Athletics Edit this at Wikidata
  6. ^ "Nigerian Runner Is Killed When Hit by Car in Sydney". LA Times. 8 September 2000.
  7. ^ Norwood, Robyn (25 September 2000). "Grieving Nigerian Wins Heat". LA Times.
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