Maryann Ekeada (born 23 July 1979) is a Nigerian

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who competed in the women's lightweight category. She won three medals at the African Judo Championships between 1997 and 2004.

Sports career

In 1997, at the 19th edition of the African Judo Championships held in

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, Maryann took part in the 56 kg event and won the bronze medal. At the

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held in

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, she also participated and earned her way to a silver medal but this time in the 63 kg event. The

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was held in

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and Maryann got the bronze medal also in the 63 kg event.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ekeada, Maryann 1979 births Living people Nigerian female judoka African Games medalists in judo Competitors at the 2003 All-Africa Games African Games bronze medalists for Nigeria 20th-century Nigerian women 21st-century Nigerian women