Adeagbo Celebrates Successful Bobsleigh World Cup Debut

Adeagbo Celebrates Successful Bobsleigh World Cup Debut Sampson Adedeji Nigerian skeleton athlete Simidele Adeagbo achieved a significant milestone over the weekend, representing her country in the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Adeagbo secured two top-25 finishes in the women’s monobob, marking Nigeria's debut at the prestigious event, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The 43-year-old athlete competed in two monobob races on Friday and Saturday, finishing both in 23rd place. While she didn’t reach the podium, Adeagbo expressed immense pride in the historic achievement of putting Nigeria on the World Cup map. “Africa’s Sleigh Queen is leaving St. Moritz with two top-25 World Cup finishes,” Adeagbo shared on X on Sunday. “Grateful for the growth with each race. This weekend marked Nigeria’s debut on the World Cup stage, and it’s an honour to represent my country and continue pushing the sport forward.” Elana Taylor, the USA bobsleigh pilot and Olympic silver medallist, claimed victory in both monobob races.