African Games 2023: Nigeria Win Gold, Set New Record in Mixed 4 by 400M Relay

• Nigeria's mixed 4x400m relay team won gold at the 2023 African Games
• The mixed 4x400m quartet also set a new African record in the category
• The victory sparked a range of reactions from Nigerians on social media

Nigerian athletes have continued to excel at the ongoing African Games in Ghana, with the 4x400m mixed relay team winning gold and setting a new record.

The mixed quartet, comprised of Emmanuel Ojeli, Samson Nathaniel, Patience George, and Omolara Ogunmakinju, claimed the gold medal ahead of the favourites, Botswana.

Ogunmakinju, in particular, put on a show for Nigeria in the final by making up for a 15-metre deficit to swing past the Botswana anchor with just 30 metres to go in the race.

The quartet also set an African record time as they finished the race in 3:13.26, with Botswana settling for silver in a national record time of 3:13.99, according to a report by Making of Champions.

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Nigeria's victory in the event stirred different but mostly positive reactions from fans on social media.

Reactions as Nigeria win gold in 4x400m

@veecthree said:

"Omolara and Patience have been on this team for years, and they keep breaking barriers and setting standards... Our men just dey fall my hand every time."

@leyeadewusi1 said:

"What a race! Just at the nick of time, Omolara turned silver to Gold."

@BuksRichard said:

"Omolara was a beast in the last 150m. She ran down the Botswana opponent like a cheetah chasing a prey. Giving up is not an option for her. Queen Omolara for a reason, she deserves her flowers 💐🍁🌺💐"

@lawopeyemi09 said:

"I said it thank you Lord for giving us this day. 3 gold secured today Kudos to Nigeria the gold should more than last tournament."

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@kcee_kelz1 said:

"Things we love to see... Keep smashing the records out there"

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Despite a sluggish start, the 30-year-old Eseme surged forward to clinch victory, with Nigeria's Itsekiri Usheoritse finishing second and Namibia's Gilbert Hainuca in third.