Airat Bakare

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Airat Bakare
Personal information
Born (1967-05-20) 20 May 1967 (age 54)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Sport
CountryNigeria
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 m
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 m: 51.83
Medal record

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[when?] resides in New York City with her two daughters and husband.

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