Team Nigeria picked three gold medals on Tuesday in athletics and made a couple of other podium finishes
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Despite finishing third, Olatoye achieved a Season’s Best of 68.92m, securing a consolatory bronze medal. Meanwhile, Olayinka Olajide made her senior international debut for Nigeria a memorable one, capturing the bronze medal in the women’s 100m with a time of 11.55s.displayed exceptional skill in the women’s 100m hurdles. She dominated her heat, clocking a time of 13.03s and even slowing down near the finish line.
Chidi Okezie showcased his power in the men’s 400m, achieving a Season’s Best time of 45.63s in the first semifinal. He narrowly missed his personal best while securing a spot in the final.Dubem Nwachukwu also qualified for the men’s 400m final, finishing second in his semifinal heat with a time of 45.89s.
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