Ime Akpan (born 27 April 1972) is a Nigerian track and field athlete, who competed in the women's 100 metres hurdling event during her career. She is a one-time Olympian (1996), and won a gold medal at the 1991 All-Africa Games in Cairo, Egypt.
Akpan was an All-American hurdler for the Arizona State Sun Devils track and field team, finishing runner-up in the 100 metres hurdles at the 1993 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Earlier, she was an All-American for the Utah State Aggies track and field team, finishing 4th in the 55 metres hurdles at the 1990 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Competition record Representing 1991UniversiadeSheffield, United Kingdom8th100 m hurdles13.74All-Africa GamesCairo, Egypt1st100 m hurdles13.441992African ChampionshipsBelle Vue Maurel, Mauritius1st100 m hurdles13.14World CupHavana, Cuba6th100 m hurdles13.57Representing Africa1993UniversiadeBuffalo, United States –100 m hurdlesDQ1995UniversiadeFukuoka, Japan4th100 m hurdles13.11All-Africa GamesHarare, Zimbabwe3rd100 m hurdles13.091996Olympic GamesAtlanta, United States26th (q)100 m hurdles13.11
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