Cecilia Francis (born 17 September 1996) is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay. Cecilia claimed gold alongside Blessing Okagbare, Lawretta Ozoh and Ngozi Onwumere in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2015 All-Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo. She also represented Nigeria at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China.
Doping case Francis tested positive for the anabolic steroid metenolone at the 2013 African Youth Athletics Championships, as a 16-year old. She was given a one-year ban from sports after she cooperated with the authorities in an investigation. Athletics Federation of Nigeria banned her coach Abass Rauf for life, and Lee Evans got a four-year ban.Wharton, Dave (1 April 2014). American track coach Lee Evans banned in PED case involving a minor. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 16 September 2015.Olympic champ Lee Evans banned. ESPN (1 April 2014). Retrieved on 16 September 2015.
References
External links
Cecilia Francis profile at All Athletics