Nigeria’s First Olympic Cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye Has Announced Her Retirement
Gossip • 5d ago
Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye has hung up her wheels. Nigeria’s trailblazing professional cyclist has announced her retirement from the sport, and the caption she shared alongside a collage of career highlights did not mince words:
After many years of service, I am announcing my retirement from professional cycling. I step away with a deep sense of pride and peace and I am proud of the achievements and memories made throughout my career. Looking forward to a new chapter. It’s time to stop working like a lion and eating like an ant. Best regards, Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye.
She became serious about cycling in 2013, introduced to the sport by a friend in her village who always saw her riding local bicycles. From Delta State to the biggest stages in world cycling, the journey covered a lot of ground. Sh...