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WATCH: Usain Bolt’s ‘unmatched’ record-setting Men’s 100m race at the Olympics
Noah Lyles delivered a thrilling performance in the men’s 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but his remarkable feat…
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Favour Ofili advances to semi-finals in Women’s 200m at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has successfully moved on to the semifinals of the women’s 200m at the Paris 2024 Olympics,…
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Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe advance to men’s 100m semifinals at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinters Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe have both secured their spots in the men’s 100m semifinals at the Paris…
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Julien Alfred stuns World Champion Sha’Carri Richardson to claim Gold in 100m at Paris 2024 Olympics
Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred has made history by securing the gold medal in the Women’s 100m at the Paris…
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Team Nigeria misses final despite setting new National record in Mixed Relay
Team Nigeria’s mixed relay team of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Emmanuel Ojeli, and Patience Okon George narrowly missed out on…
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‘ Nobody has been punished yet’ – Dissapointed Team Nigeria athlete Favour Ofili wants justice for Paris Olympics 100m error
Favour Ofili, the sprint queen of Nigeria, is seeking answers after she was left off the entry list for the…
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Team Nigeria’s Rosemary Chukwuma advances to Women’s 100m semi-finals at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinter Rosemary Chukwuma has secured her place in the semifinals of the women’s 100m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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‘We don’t know how her name got missing’ – AFN responds to Favour Ofili’s 100m omission at Paris 2024
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has addressed the controversy surrounding Favour Ofili’s exclusion from the women’s 100m event at…
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Tobi Amusan faces Setback in Pre-Olympic race against Grace Stark
Nigeria’s Paris 2024 Olympics medal hopeful, Tobi Amusan, experienced a surprising defeat at the Mike Holloway Pro Classic in Florida,…
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Favour Ofili strengthens Olympic readiness with double Victories in Florida
Nigeria’s star speedster, Favour Ofili, showcased her exceptional form and readiness for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with double sprint…
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Minister of Sports addresses Team Nigeria Paris Olympic games bonus concerns
Nigeria’s Sports Minister Senator John Enoh has announced when Team Nigeria athletes will get 2024 Paris Olympic games bonuses. Minister…
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Team Nigeria’s roster for Paris Olympics announced by Athletics Federation of Nigeria
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has unveiled a formidable list of athletes set to represent the country at the…
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HEARTBREAK for Nigeria as 4x400m Women’s relay team fail to qualify for 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s 4x400m team has faced heartbreak as they missed out on qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games. SportsRation reports.…
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Tobi Amusan leads Nigeria to 4x100m gold, sends strong Olympic warning
Tobi Amusan, along with her teammates Justina Eyakpobeyan, Tima Godbless, and Olayinka Olajide, secured a gold medal for Nigeria in…
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Nigerian athletes urged to use African Championship as Olympic rehearsal
Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has encouraged Nigerian athletes to treat the upcoming African Championship in Cameroon…
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Boost for Nigerian athletes as Sports Minister pledges commitment to successful CAA Championships outing
Nigerian athletes have received a significant boost as Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh has pledged full commitment to a successful…
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History-maker Tobi Amusan clinches fourth consecutive national title
Tobi Amusan has once again asserted her dominance in Nigerian athletics by clinching her fourth consecutive national title at the…
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Favour Ofili becomes the fastest woman in Nigeria, secures Paris Olympic games qualification
Favour Ofili is now the fastest woman in Nigeria and will be part of the country’s athletes to the upcoming…
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Tobi Amusan on track for historic fourth title at Nigeria Olympic trials
Hurdling queen Tobi Amusan has effortlessly qualified for the final at the Nigeria Olympic Trials, setting her on course to…
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Nigerian track athletes shine on day 1 of NCAA Championships
Nigerian athletes delivered outstanding performances on the first day of the NCAA Championships, with all five competitors advancing to the…
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Tobi Amusan to lead Nigerian Athletes at New York City Grand Prix ahead of Paris Olympics
World record holder Tobi Amusan is set to lead a strong contingent of Nigerian athletes at the New York City…
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Favour Ofili targets double Paris Olympics qualification at Edwin Moses Legends Meet
Nigeria’s track sensation, Favour Ofili, is set to compete in the 100m at the Edwin Moses Legends Meet on Saturday,…
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Usain Bolt’s journey to greatness: A nostalgic look back at his first 100m world record
Usain Bolt’s first break of the 100m World Record on May 31, 2008, at the Reebok Grand Prix in New…
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AFN announces Nigerian trials date for upcoming competitions
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially announced the dates for the National Trials, which will serve as the…
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Nigerian athletes shine at Adidas Atlanta City Games
The Adidas Atlanta City Games saw stellar performances from Nigerian athletes, who excelled with their talent on the international stage.…
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Rhasidat Adeleke preparing for tough LA Grand Prix race
Rhasidat Adeleke is gearing up for her toughest 200m challenge yet as she prepares to go head-to-head against formidable sprinters…
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African teams celebrate Olympic qualifications at World Relays
In a thrilling turn of events at the World Relays, the Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Liberian 4x100m squads stole the spotlight…
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Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m relay team shines at World relays
Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m relay team made waves at the recent World Relays, landing as the country’s top-performing squad. Led by…
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Olympic Champion opens up about injury struggles ahead of Paris games
Reigning Olympic champion in both the 100 meters and 200 meters, Elaine Thompson-Herah is gearing up for another historic run…
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Nigerian Sprinters Amusan and Ofili Set to Clash in Tom Jones Invitational
In a highly anticipated showdown, Nigerian sprinters Tobi Amusan and Favour Ofili are gearing up to compete in the 100m…
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