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Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Leobankx(op): 10:25am On Jan 11, 2025

Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru, has finally opened up on his six-year ban from athletics, noting that he still has his own side of the story to share even while he has attempted suicide four times, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Oduduru was banned in October 2023 over doping violations after the Athletics Integrity Unit said there was “overwhelming evidence” against the former world junior silver medallist.

The violations were possession of prohibited substances and attempted use of a prohibited substance or method.

Although he didn’t test positive, Oduduru’s case was linked to that of team-mate Blessing Okagbare, who was banned for 11 years for doping in 2022.

Over a year after the pronouncement, the Nigerian athlete broke his silence and promised to shed more light on the incident.

"Thanks to everyone, to my lovely fans who have been supporting me right from the beginning of my career. I know a lot of you have been waiting to hear from me about the issue that happened,” he wrote via Instagram on Friday.

"I have been quiet all this time due to my mental health. I attempted suicide four times just wanted to end everything because all these things that happened are still a shock to me.

“After all these years of sacrifice, I will be granting interviews and I am working on coming live on Instagram to tell my side of what happened,” he said.

He holds personal bests of 9.86 seconds for the 100m and 19.73 seconds for the 200m.

The 28-year-old is a two-time Nigerian national champion and also a four-time NCAA champion while running for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

https://www.punchng.com/doping-ban-i-attempted-suicide-four-times-says-oduduru

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Urheadmaster(m): 10:26am On Jan 11, 2025*

He was not ready to die .Perharps, he reminded himself that eba, pounded yam, jollof rice dey sweet.

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Judolisco(m): 10:54am On Jan 11, 2025

I didn't expeperere it but God gave it to me... So na dope u been dey dope grin

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by SatoshiX: 10:54am On Jan 11, 2025

It was a real shocker because i didnt expererit as well.

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by bigdammyj: 10:54am On Jan 11, 2025

Noted.

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by franchasofficia: 10:54am On Jan 11, 2025

You didn't use the correct method, it should have worked the first time. Some kind person here should suggest fastest method to this doping athlete please lol

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Curious345: 10:54am On Jan 11, 2025

Sorry

Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by olamike02: 10:54am On Jan 11, 2025

To die no too hard like that if you wan self kpai. Haba.😎

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by azpekuliar: 10:54am On Jan 11, 2025

Clearly suicide is not for you. Dust yourself up and grind.

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by bewisemasses: 10:54am On Jan 11, 2025

Life can hit us hard sometimes. If u r reading this, it is not just a cliche that it is darkest before dawn so ur job is not to change the past but to hold on till d night gives way to dawn.
This is also for us all

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by ednut1(m): 10:55am On Jan 11, 2025

He never expected it

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by robinso01(m): 10:55am On Jan 11, 2025

Who will tell us your side if commit suicide?

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Onana70k(m): 10:56am On Jan 11, 2025

Depression is real

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by BlueStripper: 10:56am On Jan 11, 2025*

Did I hear "Mental Health" grin

Every COCK and HEN wants to use that line now. Maybe it's my mental health that's making me type this fast lol cheesy

My brother, you have disgraced us enough. Hide your head in shame and stop seeking for pity from a continent with a growing population of mediocre's. If you hadn't come out now, I bet %99 of Nigerians have forgotten about your case.

An investigation was conducted and they found overwhelming evidence against you. You didn't appeal, you accepted the ban. Now you are here with "Mental Health" as an excuse

Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok Live is now a yardstick to grow followers and make cool money as an influencer. Why didn't you hold a world press conference? Obviously, you are broke.

I know your story will sell and your plans will succeed because wherever you have this mass population of mediocre's, herd following is inevitable.

STOP DISGRACING NIGERIA

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Ringstonermasks: 10:56am On Jan 11, 2025*

"Did you try Sniper insecticide" that one is very effective, no treatment and it straight to heaven.

But on a serious note, suicide is a serious matter though. When people go through difficult times, they don't see the sense in living anymore, they don't see the options anymore, they are fenced one way that the situation is the true definition of life and since that phase of life isn't going fancy, it would be best to end it.

We need to understand that doing well and seemingly strong is not immunity for depression. My cousin committed suicide 2018 in the United States, he was only 19, he had his own fancy cars and living on a house that he paid for without taking a mortgage. He was doing very well for himself, was hanging out with black musicians and sending me pics online. One day, one 21yr old gal broke up with him and the next day, he unalive himself. The gal wasn't even pretty.

Still remember a current minister whose son bought a house worth over 200 Million Naira for a 19yr old gal in Abuja. Am not saying he stole the money, the dude was rich personally, i mean his family, even before his dad got the portfolio. Just wondering, why would a Nigerian guy do that ?, that is thesame reason my Cousin committed suicide, it called "Low Self Esteem" and always trying to please people to stay because his happiness is thied to how a girl feels and behaves around him.

For real though, we need to have mental facilities in Nigeria and in all Local Government to deal with depression and rehabilitation. This thing is so real.

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by JOACHINpedro: 10:58am On Jan 11, 2025

Athletes are the most underrated people in Nigeria

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by PulaPower: 10:59am On Jan 11, 2025

franchasofficia:
You didn't use the correct method, it should have worked the first time. Some kind person here should suggest fastest method to this doping athlete please lol

I doubt there’s any special way..

Majority of them does it but it’s only when them wan use person do scape goat dem go reason person matter..

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Father4all: 10:59am On Jan 11, 2025

Cheat

Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by PulaPower: 11:00am On Jan 11, 2025

JOACHINpedro:
Athletes are the most underrated people in Nigeria

I think it cuz Nigerians prefer football compare to all these sports..

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by GanagiBitrus: 11:01am On Jan 11, 2025

Critics say...
"Religion is the Opium of the Masses"

But it's far better to embrace Religion than Opium or Dope.
You'll be saved a whole load of trouble.

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by 24kmagik: 11:02am On Jan 11, 2025

You didn't attempt it well

Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Flangelo12: 11:02am On Jan 11, 2025

Men, I never esperet it.

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by bewisemasses: 11:03am On Jan 11, 2025

PulaPower:
I doubt there’s any special way..

Majority of them does it but it’s only when them wan use person do scape goat dem go reason person matter..

Grammar Nazi is coming for u.
Majority of them do it

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Olatundex22(m): 11:06am On Jan 11, 2025

😒😒😉😉😉4x and you didn’t die our God is wonderful or you never ready to die 😁😁😁

Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by JOACHINpedro: 11:06am On Jan 11, 2025

PulaPower:
I think it cuz Nigerians prefer football compare to all these sports..

True talk. The monopoly soccer enjoys in this country is tremendous.
But I'll give it to Edo, Lagos and Abuja. At least I was excited seeing gymnastics in some secondary schools

Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by PulaPower: 11:09am On Jan 11, 2025

JOACHINpedro:
True talk. The monopoly soccer enjoys in this country is tremendous.
But I'll give it to Edo, Lagos and Abuja. At least I was excited seeing gymnastics in some secondary schools

True..

They’re trying on basket ball too..

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Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by mu2sa2: 11:10am On Jan 11, 2025

Attempted suicide 4 times? It's doubtful if he was really serious about going yonder, that's why he limited himself to playful attempts rather than just ending it all once and for all.

Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by treatise: 11:12am On Jan 11, 2025

Urheadmaster:

He was not ready to die .Perharps, he reminded himself that eba, pounded yam, jollof rice dey sweet.

I nor read am well ; him be try sniper?

Re: Doping Ban: I Attempted Suicide Four Times, Says Divine Oduduru by Mindlog: 11:12am On Jan 11, 2025

franchasofficia:
You didn't use the correct method, it should have worked the first time. Some kind person here should suggest fastest method to this doping athlete please lol

Insensitive.

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