Simidele Adeagbo Set to Make History as First African Bobsledder at BMW IBSF World Championship
Simidele Adeagbo is on the verge of making history as the first African to compete in bobsleigh at the BMW IBSF World Championship in Winterberg, Germany.
“This weekend I will make history for Nigeria🇳🇬 as the 1st African athlete to compete in bobsleigh at the BMW IBSF World Chams,” she announced on her X account.
Adeagbo highlighted the significance of this milestone, noting, “This is the FIRST time ever the continent of Africa will be represented in bobsleigh at a World Champs in the 100 years since @ibsfsliding was founded."
She emphasized the importance of celebrating barriers broken and recognized the often overlooked historic contributions, especially during Black History Month. Adeagbo expressed her honor in shaping the future of sports and hoped her achievement would inspire young girls.
“This first will be forever recorded in history, paving the way for greater access and inclusion in the primarily Eurocentric, male-dominated sport of bobsleigh," she added. She reiterated the importance of hard work and dreaming beyond perceived practicalities.
Through her foundation, the @simisleighsfoundation, Adeagbo continues to break barriers limiting opportunities for women and girls, striving for their full potential on and off the ice.