The four-day MTN Champs event in Ibadan ended on a thrilling note with spectacular relay races. Established athletes secured additional titles while young talents emerged as future stars.
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The final day saw a spectacular display of athleticism, with established names securing additional titles and young talents emerging as future stars.The relay races on the final day were a sight to behold. The Continental Teams dominated both the men’s and women’s 4x100m races. Olayinka Olajide anchored the victorious Continental Team in the women’s race, partnering with Prestina Ochonogor, Janet Adesiyan, and Patricia Ahomakpo to finish in a remarkable 46.60s.
He scorched the track with a time of 21.20s, leaving Olaolu Olatunde and Jeremiah Nathaniel in his wake. Olatunde secured his second medal of the competition, a silver this time, with a personal best effort. John Caleb and Mariam Jegede added 200m gold medals to their previously acquired 100m titles, further solidifying their dominance.
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