Cécile Ngambi (born 15 November 1960) is a retired Cameroonian heptathlete. She was the first woman to represent Cameroon at the Olympics.[1]

Cécile Ngambi
Born15 November 1960
Known forfirst woman to represent Cameroon at the Olympics
AwardsSilver medal in 100 metres hurdles at the 1985 African Championships

She competed in pentathlon at the 1980 Summer Olympics and 100 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics. She won the silver medal in 100 metres hurdles at the 1985 African Championships.[2] Ngambi was the flag bearer for Cameroon in the 2000 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "First female competitors at the Olympics by country". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  2. ^ African Championships - GBR Athletics
  3. ^ "Flagbearers for Cameroon". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
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Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for   Cameroon
Sydney 2000
Succeeded by