Dennis Ogbe competing in IPC World Athletics Championships By: C. Ray Hall Dennis Ogbe of Louisville has traveled 8,500 miles to compete in the IPC World Athletics Championships, which will begin their nine-day run Saturday in Christchurch, New Zealand. He can go far enough, but can he throw far enough to medal in his specialties,…
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Dennis Competing in IPC World Championships
Dennis’ Major Awards & Achievements
Here is a short list of some of Dennis’ most prolific awards and athletic achievements. 2012: Two Gold medals in Discus and Shot Put Throws F58 – US Paralympics Track and Field Championships, Indianapolis, Indiana 2011: Silver medal discus F58, Parapan American Games – Guadalajara, Mexico 2011: First place, Discus Throw F58 and a new…
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If You Can Take One Step…You Can Take Two
“If You Can Take One Step…You Can Take Two.” This is a phrase my best friend repeatedly said to me growing up, and these words still remain close to my heart. However, just being able to take that first step was truly a gift from God. Growing up in Zaria, Nigeria, the basic amenities of…
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Dennis Honored by World Affairs Council
Dennis was recently honored by the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana; receiving the Global Visionaries award as one of the top 25 under the age of 40 for this region. The Global Visionaries award celebrates emerging leaders (ages 40 and under) throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana who have exhibited leadership, vision and…
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