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The governing body for the sports of athletics in Nigeria, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced the list of athletes competing for Nigeria in track and field at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris (July 26 – August 10).
35 athletes will compete in various disciplines including the 100m, 200m, 100m hurdles, high jump, long jump, 400m, 800m, shot put, discus, hammer throw, javelin, and four out of the five relay races.
This selection features Nigeria’s top performers who have impressed in recent competitions and aim to deliver their best in Paris. Leading the charge are Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume, and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi. For the 100m, the men’s category will see Favour Ashe, Godson Brume, and Kayinsola Ajayi, while Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Tima Godbless will represent Nigeria in the women’s race.
See the full list below:
Men’s 100m
Favour Ashe
Godson Brume
Kayinsola Ajayi
Men’s 200m
Udodi Onwuzurike
Men’s 400m
Chidi Okezie
Samuel Ogaz
Men’s 800m
Edose Ibadin
Men’s 400mH
Ezekiel Nathaniel
Men’s Javelin
Prosper Chinecherem
Men’s Shot Put
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi
Men’s 4x100m
Alaba Akintola
Favour Ashe
Godson Brume
Kayinsola Ajayi
Udodi Onwuzurike
Usheoritse Itesekiri
Men’s 4x400m
Chidi Okezie
Dubem Amene
Dubem Nwachukwu
Ifeanyi Ojeli
Samuet Ogaz
Favour Ofili
Rosemary Chukwuma
Tima Godbless
Favour Ofli
Ella Onojuvwevwo
Esther Elo Joseph
Tobi Amusan
Ese Brume
Ruth Usoro
Prestina Ochonogor
Temitope Adesina
Women’s Hammer
Sade Olatoye
Women’s Discus
Ashley Anumba
Chioma Onyekwere
Obiageri Amaechi
Favour Ofili
Justina Eyakpobeyan
Olayinka Olajide
Rosemary Chukwuma
Tima Godbless
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The governing body for the sports of athletics in Nigeria, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced the list of athletes competing for Nigeria in track and field at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris (July 26 – August 10). 35 athletes will compete in various disciplines including the 100m, 200m, 100m hurdles,
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