Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m relay team has achieved a historic milestone by breaking the African record during the World Relays in Gaborone. The team, consisting of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor, and Maria Thompson, recorded a time of 40.24 seconds, securing a fourth-place finish in Heat 1 on Saturday. This outstanding performance has earned them a spot at the 2027 World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in China. The relay team's success marks a significant achievement for Nigerian athletics on the international stage.
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