Nigerian cyclist Ukpeseraye borrows bicycle from German team

In a display of sportsmanship, Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye received crucial support from the German cycling team during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ukpeseraye, representing Team Nigeria, found herself in a difficult situation when she had no bicycle to race in the keirin and sprint events due to the short notice of her participation.

“Due to the short notice of me competing at the Keirin & Sprint, #teamNigeria, I had no bicycle to race with on the tracks,” Ukpeseraye said in a post via her X handle on Thursday.

However, the German team, Bund Deutscher Radfahrer, stepped in to assist the Nigerian athlete.

“In the spirit of sportsmanship, the German team @bunddeutscherradfahr came to my rescue by offering me a bicycle. Thank you,” Ukpeseraye added.

This gesture of goodwill from the German team exemplifies the nature of the Olympic spirit, where athletes from different nations come together to support one another, regardless of their competitive rivalries.

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