Charity Opara

Charity Opara-Asonze (born 20 May 1972 in Owerri, Imo State) is a former Nigerian track and field athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metres. She was in particular a successful relay runner, winning the silver medal at the 1996 Olympics.

Opara was banned between 1992 and 1996 for a positive drug test.

Personal bests

 * 100 metres - 11.40 (1999)
 * 200 metres - 22.60 (1992)
 * 400 metres - 49.29 (1998)
 * Long jump - 6.55 m (1994)