Charity Opara
- Born
- May 20, 1972 (54 years old)
- Birthplace
- Owerri, Nigeria
- Events
- 400 m · 300 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 60 kg
Charity Opara-Asonze (born 20 May 1972 in Owerri, Imo State) is a former Nigerian track and field athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metres.
She was in particular a successful relay runner, winning the silver medal at the 1996 Olympics.
Opara was banned between 1992 and 1996 for a positive drug test. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.
As of Oct 30, 2026: 400 m 49.29 (#33 all-time), 300 Metres Short Track 36.53, 2000 season best 50.23 (Jul 22, 2000, Lagos (NGR)) · Last competition: Doha IAAF Grand Prix Final, Oct 5, 2000, 50.85 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · Area record (4 × 400 m) · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 300m | 37.33 | – | Aug 28, 2000 | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 2000 | 400m | 50.23 | – | Jul 22, 2000 | Nigerian Championships |
| 2000 | 4x400m | 3:22.99 | – | Sep 29, 2000 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 1999 | 100m | 11.40 | +0.5 | May 15, 1999 | Trento (ITA) |
| 1999 | 400m | 50.52 | – | Aug 24, 1999 | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
| 1999 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 52.11 | – | Mar 5, 1999 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i) |
| 1999 | 400m-short-track | 52.59 | – | Feb 24, 1999 | – |
| 1998 | 200m | 22.91 | +0.5 | Jun 17, 1998 | Trento (ITA) |