Nigeria’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games received another boost on Monday as two more athletes secured places in the women’s 400 metres semi-finals in Glasgow, Scotland.
Patience Okon-George and Esther Elo Joseph both booked their spots in the next round after impressive performances at Scotstoun Stadium.
Okon-George crossed the finish line in 53.27 seconds, while Joseph delivered an even quicker run of 52.82 seconds to comfortably advance.
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Their qualification adds to Team Nigeria’s growing success in athletics, with the country’s athletes continuing to make a strong statement at the Games.
The duo will now shift focus to the semi-finals as they aim to keep Nigeria’s medal hopes alive in the women’s 400m event.