Jude Monye, Date of Birth

Jude Monye

Nigerian sprinter

Date of Birth: 16-Nov-1973

Profession: sprinter, athletics competitor

Nationality: Nigeria

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Jude Monye (born 16 November 1973) is a Nigerian athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.
He is of Onicha-Ugbo, Delta State of Nigeria origin.
Monye came to the United States to attend Mississippi State University, where he obtained a degree in Geology.
While attending school, he won the diversity visa lottery and was allowed to become a legal permanent resident of the United States.
He became a citizen on 20 February 2004.His personal best is 45.16, set during the 1995 World Championships in Athletics where he reached the semi final.
The same year he won a bronze medal at the All-Africa Games.
Monye was a part of the Nigerian team that won the silver medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2000 Olympics.
He also competed in the individual contest, but was knocked out in the heats.