The outcome in Paris marks a contrast to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where Nigeria's Enoch Adegoke made history by becoming the first Nigerian man to reach the 100m Olympic final in 25 years.
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Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs finished third in 9.92s, meaning he would have to await confirmation of his qualification.It wasn’t any better for Favour Ashe, who started strongly but ultimately finished sixth in heat 1 with a time of 10.08s. PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth, meticulously researched news and information.
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