Anyika Onuora

Anyika Onuora began her decorated career representing Great Britain and England, earning a silver medal with the 4x100m relay team at the 2003 European Athletics Junior Championships. She continued to achieve significant milestones, reaching the semi-finals of the 100m and securing a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Later that same year, she contributed to another relay silver medal at the European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. Onuora’s ascent continued with her selection for the 4x100m squad at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games as a reserve, before making her Olympic debut at London 2012, competing in both the 100m and 200m events.

She holds a 2.1 Economics degree from Liverpool John Moores University, where she was also part of the inaugural Sports Scholarship program. In recognition of her achievements in elite sports, she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by LJMU in 2017. An accomplished author, Onuora released her book, ‘My Hidden Race,’ which explores the experiences of a Black female athlete. She currently leverages her extensive experience as a People Advisory Consultant at EY, where she applies her insights in a corporate setting.

Anyika Onuora also actively engages as a speaker and advocate, drawing on her profound journey, including her recovery from malaria, to address educational institutions and public audiences on critical topics such as sport, resilience, and diversity.