At the World U-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru, Nigerian athletes have faced challenges in meeting performance expectations. Notably, Prestina Ochonogor finished fifth in the women’s long jump, and Justina Eyakpobeyan took seventh place in the women’s 100m final. Ochonogor showed promise in the qualifying rounds but fell short in the finals. Ella Onojuvwevwo has been a standout performer in the women’s 400m, demonstrating strong potential for a medal. However, Gafar Badmus and Caleb Joshua faced setbacks in the men’s 400m event. Oseiwe Salami and Taiwo Mary Kudoro also finished seventh in their respective heats for the 400m hurdles.
Nigerian athletes falter at U-20 World Champs
