Chris Onwuzurike believes his son Udodi has a brighter future in the 200m. However, he respects his son's decision and will support him in choosing between the 100m and 200m at the World Athletics Championships. Exciting times ahead for Nigerian athletics!
United States-based athletics coach, Chris Onwuzurike, whose son, Udodi, is one of Nigeria’s brightest hopes for medals at this year’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, has said his son will do better in 200 metres than 100 metres.United States-based athletics coach, Chris Onwuzurike, whose son, Udodi, is one of Nigeria’s brightest hopes for medals at this year’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, has said his son will do better in 200 metres than 100 metres.
His 19.76 seconds finish in the semifinals saw the 20-year-old sprinter move to No 2 in the Nigerian all-time best list in the event behind Divine Oduduru . Speaking with The Guardian from his base in the United States, yesterday, coach Onwuzurike stated that it might be counterproductive for him to choose for his son the event to feature at the World Championships in Budapest.
“I don’t want a repeat of what happened to him last year when he competed in both the 100m and 200m events and got burnt out. Udodi has the talent to become world champion and we are working towards it. But we have to be careful about it. I travelled with him all around the world alongside his coach to ensure he gets it right,” he stated.
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