Although her father is from Enugu, she represented Bayelsa in Asaba 2022 and helped them set a new national record of 9:28:30 in the 4×200m freestyle women’s swimming event.
She qualified for the Olympics by her World Aquatics (FINA) ranking, and she will be competing in the women’s 50m freestyle on Saturday.
“It feels so real, and I feel so excited. I have never expected this to happen in my swimming career, but I’m excited to be here among all these amazing athletes,” Nwandu said via Making of Champions.
“I definitely want to get a new personal best here. From my experience, I just try not to overthink. I just want to be able to focus and think more clearly; I’m just taking it as easy as possible,” she added.
From the World Aquatics website, Nwandu’s best time in the women’s 50m freestyle is 25.60s, which she produced at the 10th Singapore National Championships in November 2023.
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