Suwaibidu Galadima

Suwaibidu Galadima
Personal information
Nationality Nigerian
Born 31 August 1992
Kagoro, Kaduna State
Sport
Country Nigeria
Sport Athletics
Event 100 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best 100 m: 10.18
Medal record
Representing Nigeria
Men's athletics
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Gold Coast 100 m (T47)

Suwaibidu Galadima (born 31 August 1992) is a Nigerian male disability track and field athlete who competes in the 100 metres in the T46 category. His right arm is amputated below the elbow. He was the gold medallist in the T47 category at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

He won a sprint double in the 100 m and 200 metres at the 2011 All-Africa Games. He represented his country in both events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and placed fourth in the 100 m.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2011 All-Africa Games Maputo, Mozambique 1st 100 m (T46) 10.81
1st 200 m (T46) 22.36
2012 Paralympic Games London, United Kingdom 4th 100 m (T46) 11.31
3rd (h) 200 m (T46) 22.98
2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast, Australia 1st 100 m (T47) 11.04