Published By: Paul Dada
9th August, 2024
The Team Nigeria’s 4x400m men’s relay team at the Paris 2024 Olympics lost its spot in the in the final to South Africa dimming the hopes of the country for a medal at the global event.
Nigerians were initially ecstatic with joy when the quartet of Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Dubem Amene and Chidi Okezie finished in heat 2 with a season’s Best time of 2:59.81.
But the team was disqualified when it was adjudged that one of the Nigerian runners crossed lanes and that led to the tripping of a South African runner.
However, it remains to be seen whether Nigerian officials in Paris will appeal the decision.
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