• paraolympian Dennis Ogbe biography profile

    Meet Dennis

    World-class athlete Dennis Ogbe is no stranger to hard work and dedication. Balancing a full-time job, a wife, small child, and a full time training schedule, Dennis somehow finds time to excel in every aspect of his life. He is the top ranked American and U.S. champion in both shot put and discus classifications, and…
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    Dennis in Action

    Follow Paralympian Dennis Ogbe as he journeys to represent the United States in discus and shotput at the 2012 Games in London. A seasoned athlete who has already represented Nigeria in the Paralympic Games, Dennis is excited and proud to be a favored hopeful for the 2012 games. Though he suffered malaria and polio at…
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    Dennis’ Blog

    Dennis is honored by and grateful for your friendship and support. He is so proud to be on this journey and hopes that you will join him. Read Dennis’ personal notes and thoughts about life, family, his Olympic journey and his thankfulness for each and every one of you. Follow Dennis on Facebook and Twitter…
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    Dennis in the News

    Nigeria to the United States, National Championships to the Paralympics, Athlete to Recognized Visionary…. Dennis is all over the world and all over the news. Keep up to date with all the latest news and media coverage of Dennis’ journey to the 2012 London Games and his competitions and travels along the way.  When Dennis…
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Oct
01

Meet Dennis

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World-class athlete Dennis Ogbe is no stranger to hard work and dedication. Balancing a full-time job, a wife, small child, and a full time training schedule, Dennis somehow finds time to excel in every aspect of his life. He is the top ranked American and U.S. champion in both shot put and discus classifications, and…
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Sep
15

Thanks for Visiting!

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Dear Friends, Thank you for visiting my website!  I’m completely aware of the fact that I wouldn’t have reached this point if my family, friends, teachers, and colleagues didn’t focus on my abilities instead of my disabilities.  Your confidence in me was the evidence that I needed to see the ability in my disability.  Thank…
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Aug
16

Dennis in Courier Journal

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Man of Steel Dennis Ogbe has a Heart of Gold By: C. Ray Hall Dennis Ogbe’s wife, Dyan, calls him “Superman.” This is not just because Ogbe is probably Kentucky’s best hope in the Paralympic World Championships in New Zealand in January. It’s not just because he worked five jobs – from baby-sitting to telling…
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Jun
21

Dennis Covered by Miami Herald

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Paralympics Athlete Living American Dream By Jim Varsallone What a year it already has been for track and field athlete Dennis Ogbe. In February, the native Nigerian lived a dream by becoming a U.S. citizen. One week later, his dream of competing in U.S. Paralympics came true when Ogbe entered qualifiers for Team USA. Even…
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