National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Christie Doyin |
Favour Ofili has made history by qualifying for the final of the women’s 200m at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Nigerian woman to reach this stage in 28 years.
Monitored events showed that Ofili secured her spot in the final with a strong performance, finishing second in her heat with a Season’s Best time of 22.05 seconds.
She closely followed Julien Alfred, who won the race. This remarkable achievement marks a significant moment for Nigerian athletics, as Ofili joins the ranks of elite sprinters representing the nation on the global stage.
The final however promises to be an exciting event as Ofili aims for a podium finish.
