Stellar Relay Run: Thompson-Omokwe Celebrates Nigeria’s Beijing 2027 Qualification
Maria Thompson-Omokwe has hailed the women’s 4x100m relay team for booking a spot at the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Their qualification has silenced critics after a day-one baton mishap. In Heat Two on Sunday, the all home-based quartet of Rosemary Nwankwo, Jennifer Chukwuka, Maria Thompson-Omokwe and Miracle Ezechukwu delivered their fastest race yet, clocking 42.94 seconds to finish just behind France’s 42.92. The performance highlights Nigeria’s rising strength in women’s sprint relays as they look ahead to Beijing next year.
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