This victory serves as a significant boost for the sprinter who has battled injuries since the Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo 2020 finalist Enoch Adegoke, an MTN CHAMPS Ambassador for the second year running, stole the show in the men’s 100m.This victory serves as a significant boost for the sprinter who has battled injuries since the Tokyo Olympics where he became the first Nigerian to make it to the 100 final in 25 years.
Following them was Olaolu Olatunde, who shattered his previous best with a new PB of 10.47s for third place. Olatunde’s remarkable improvement comes after surgery last year and a significant period away from the track. Following close behind were African Games Long Jump Bronze medalist Prestina Ochonogor and Taiwo Aremu of Jaf Athletics in second and third place, respectively.John Caleb, Ibrahim Ajibare, and Ibukun Daramola dominated the Junior Boys 100m, while Stella Oyebode, Mariam Jegede, and Tumininu Sanyaolu triumphed in the Girls’ category, respectively.Sewekan Thovoetin of Osheku Striders emerged victorious in a hard-fought men’s 400m race with a time of 47.53s.
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