AFN lists 35 track-and-field athletes for Olympics

Nigeria’s track and field contingent for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been unveiled by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, featuring a formidable roster of 35 athletes poised to compete across various disciplines.

Among the male sprinters are Favour Ashe, Godson Brume, and Kayinsola Ajayi, set to ignite the track in the 100-metre event. Udodi Onwuzurike will bring his speed to the 200-metre race, while Chidi Okezie and Samuel Ogazi will challenge in the demanding 400-metre discipline.

Edose Ibadin will carry Nigeria’s hopes in the 800m, and Ezekiel Nathaniel will showcase his prowess in the 400m hurdles.

In the field events, Prosper Chinecherem and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi aim for glory in the javelin and shot put, respectively.

On the women’s side, sprinters like Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Tima Godbless will represent Nigeria in the 100m and 200m events, while Ella Onojuvwevwo and Esther Elo Joseph will compete in the challenging 400m.

Tobi Amusan will bring her expertise to the 100-metre hurdles, and Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor will leap into action in the long jump. High jump specialist Temitope Adesina and hammer thrower Sade Olatoye add depth to Nigeria’s field event lineup.

The relay teams, both men’s and women’s, are poised to deliver thrilling performances, showcasing Nigeria’s speed and teamwork on the track.

With a history of consistent participation in the Olympics since their debut in Helsinki in 1952, Nigeria’s contingent of 82 athletes across various sports underscores the country’s commitment to excellence on the global sporting stage.

As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw near, expectations are high for Nigeria’s track and field athletes to shine, inspired by a legacy of achievement and national pride.

FULL LIST

Men’s 100m: Favour Ashe, Godson Brume, Kayinsola Ajayi
Men’s 200m: Udodi Onwuzurike
Men’s 400m: Chidi Okezie, Samuel Ogazi
Men’s 800m Edose Ibadin
Men’s 400mH: Ezekiel Nathaniel
Men’s Javelin: Prosper Chinecherem
Men’s Shot Put: Chukwuebuka Enekwechi
Men’s 4x100m: Alaba Akintola, Favour Ashe, Godson Brume, Kayinsola Ajayi, Udodi Onwuzurike, Usheoritse Itesekiri
Men’s 4x400m: Chidi Okezie, Dubem Amene, Dubem Nwachukwu, Ifeanyi Ojeli, Samuel Ogazi
Women’s 100m: Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, Tima Godbless
Women’s 200m: Favour Ofili
Women’s 400m: Ella Onojuvwevwo, Esther Elo Joseph
Women’s 100mH: Tobi Amusan
Women’s Long Jump: Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, Prestina Ochonogor
Women’s High Jump: Temitope Adesina
Women’s Hammer: Sade Olatoye
Women’s Discus: Ashley Anumba, Chioma Onyekwere, Obiageri Amaechi
Women’s 4x100m: Favour Ofili, Justina Eyakpobeyan, Olayinka Olajide, Rosemary Chukwuma, Tima Godbless
Mixed 4x400m: Ella Onojuvwevwo, Esther Elo Joseph, Israel Okon Sunday, Patience Okon-George, Omolara Ogunmakinju, Sikiru Adeyemi