The World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, witnessed thrilling performances in the men’s 110m hurdles heats as the future stars of track and field showcased their talents. Heat 6 saw Yuanjiang Chen of China storm to victory with an…
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Lima24: South Africa goes 1 & 3 in Men’s 100m Final
In a display of speed and dominance, South Africa secured both the gold and bronze medals in the Men’s 100m final at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima. Bayanda Walaza emerged as the star of the evening, powering…
Lima 2024: Justina Eyakpobeyan makes 100m finals.
Justina Eyakpobeyan has emerged as the first finalist for Team Nigeria, confidently securing her spot in the women’s 100m final at the World Athletics Junior Championships in Lima. The Nigerian sprinter delivered a strong performance, finishing second in Semifinal 2…
Lima24: Nigerian U20 Mixed Relay squad bows out in heat
In an inspiring display of teamwork and national pride, the Nigerian mixed 4x400m relay team comprising Oseiwe Salami, Odot Effiong Udo, Gafari Badmus, and Favour Onyah delivered a commendable performance, finishing third in their heat with a time of 3:29.59s.…
Nigeria’s U20 Athletics Contingent Primed for Glory at World Championships in Lima
The Nigerian Athletics Federation has announced its 18-member team for the upcoming World U20 Championships, scheduled to take place in Lima, Peru, from August 27-31. Comprising eight male and ten female athletes, the team will compete in a range of…
U.S Women’s basketball claims 10th consecutive Olympic title
In a nail biting finale at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the United States women’s basketball team clinched their 10th consecutive Olympic gold medal with a thrilling 67-66 victory over France. This one-point win, achieved in the final seconds of the…
Letsile Tebogo shocks the world, runs 2nd fastest split in history
Letsile Tebogo made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by recording a 43.03-second split in the men’s 4x400m relay, the fastest ever by any man at the Olympics and the second-fastest in history, just behind Michael Johnson’s 42.94-second split from…
USA & Botswana battle for victory in men’s 4x400m
In a historic display of speed and teamwork, the Men’s 4x400m Relay final saw the United States claim gold with a staggering time of 2:54.43, setting a new Olympic record. This incredible feat added another chapter to the nation’s rich…
Paris 2024: Tebogo’s Triumphant victory and Era of Dominance
In a display of speed and endurance, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo made history by clocking a remarkable 19.46 seconds in the men’s 200 meters final, setting a new African record. His electrifying performance not only secured him the gold but also…
Paris 2024: Nigerian 4x100m squad bows out in heat
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria’s relay teams delivered promising performances despite missing out on finals qualification. The women’s 4x100m team, comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Tima Godless, finished 6th in their heat with a Season’s Best…
