Christy Opara-Thompson
- Born
- May 2, 1970 (56 years old)
- Events
- 60 m · 100 m
- Height
- 1.70 m
Christy Opara-Thompson (born 24 December 1971) is a Nigerian-American former track and field athlete who specialized in sprints and the long jump.
She first represented Nigeria internationally before transferring allegiance to the United States in 1998.
A bronze medallist at the 1992 Summer Olympics and a multi-medallist at the Commonwealth Games, Opara-Thompson was one of Africa’s leading female sprinters during the 1990s. 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.
As of Nov 4, 2026: 60 m 7.02, 100 m 11.07 (#270 all-time), 2004 season best 7.61 (Jan 17, 2004) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · National record (60 m) · 56 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 60m Indoor | 7.61 | – | Jan 17, 2004 | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 60m | 7.61 | – | Jan 17, 2004 | – |
| 2004 | 200m | 25.28 | – | Jan 17, 2004 | – |
| 2004 | 200m Indoor | 25.28 | – | Jan 17, 2004 | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | LJ | 6.10 | +0.4 | Jun 18, 2000 | Bologna (ITA) |
| 2000 | 100m | 11.83 | +1.7 | May 13, 2000 | Tallahassee, FL (USA) |
| 1998 | 60m Indoor | 7.08 | – | Feb 28, 1998 | USA Indoor Championships |
| 1998 | 60m | 7.10 | – | Feb 22, 1998 | – |