The Nigerian quartet of Chidera Ezeakor, Maria Thompson, James Taiwo Emmanuel, and Obi Jennifer Chukwuka clocked 41.44 seconds to win the mixed 4×100 metres at the Lefika International Relays in Gaborone, setting the first African Record in the newly introduced event.
The team finished ahead of Kenya, which placed second with a National Record of 41.70 seconds.
With the mixed 4×100 metres a new addition to the international athletics programme, Nigeria’s 41.44 now stands as the official continental mark. The performance further solidifies Nigeria’s position for World Relays qualification and moves the squad up to 12th on the qualification list.
The World Relays, scheduled for May 2–3 in Gainesville, Florida, will serve as a key qualification pathway for the World Athletics Championships.
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