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Francis Obikwelu was born in Nigeria
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After participating in an international competition in Lisbon, Obikwelu decides to stay in Portugal to escape poverty and persecution in Nigeria
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Because of his illegal immigrant status, Obikwelu worked in construction before being allowed to compete again
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In the Athens Olympic Games, he won the silver medal in the 100 meter race, the best position ever for a Portuguese sprinter
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Among many awards, Obikwelu was named the European Athlete of the Year
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