People

Airat Bakare’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Athletics competitor
Is Athlete
From Nigeria
Type Sports
Gender female
Birth

20 May 1967

Age 53 years
Star sign Taurus

Airat Bakare (born 20 May 1967) is a retired Nigerian female sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres event.

Bakare finished fifth in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 1991 World Championships, together with teammates Fatima Yusuf, Mary Onyali-Omagbemi and Charity Opara.

On the individual level, Bakare won a bronze medal at the 1991 All-Africa Games, a gold medal at the 1988 African Championships and a bronze medal at the 1989 African Championships.

She now resides in New York City with her two daughters and husband.