Odumosu places last, awards herself a medal


On August 8, 2012 · In London Olympics

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Nigeria’s big hope of saving face in track and field crashed after Joke Odumosu placed last in the 400m Hurdles final.

She followed the footsteps of Blessing Okagbare who gave so much hope in the heats but placed last in the 100m final following injury.

Joke was also sensational in the semifinal, setting a national record with a 54.40 seconds outing. She enjoyed good rating after the semi-final. But like Blessing, rather than improve on her semi final time she dropped, running 55.38 to place last.

Antyukh Natalilya of Russia won the gold in 52.70 while Demus Lashinda of USA earned the silver medal with 52.77 seconds. Hejnova Zuzana of Czech Republic was the bronze winner in 53.38.

“I hit the hurdle the first hurdle and lost balance. I’m not disappointed. I wanted to win but it didn’t happen. I ran in the final of an event in the Olympics. I was the only African in that event. For me that’s a medal. Hurdles is very technical and the moment

I hit the first hurdle it was over for me although I fought hard to recover. To be honest with you, I’m happy with myself and the way I ran. But for what happened it probably could have been different. But that’s sports for you. I’m feeling good.”

May be they should organize an African olympic where she can get a medal. Local champion.

Germannig: May be they should organize an African olympic where she can get a medal. Local champion.

I hate comments like this!
She is the Nigerian, African and Commonwealth champion. Now, more than 54 nations compete at the commonwealth games. How is she a local champion? She made it to the olympic finals, that's 8th best amongst 32 of those who were chosen to represent their countries at the olympics.
Don't get me started on you!
Go do some research...

Thanks for sharing.