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Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by talk2smat(m): 1:00am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Nigerian athletes started on a good note on Sunday as they booked semi-final tickets at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.Reigning Nigeria champion Mark Jelks in Heat 3 in 10.28 seconds to qualify for the semi-finals which hold on Monday. Jelks went into the competition with a personal best of 9.99 seconds and a season best of 10.13 seconds.Warren Fraser of the Bahamas picked the second qualifying ticket from Heat 3 in 10.31 seconds. In Heat 6, Mozavous Edwards qualified for the semi-finals after finishing second in 10.40 seconds behind England’s Adam Gemili who won in 10.15 seconds. Former Nigeria champion, Ogho-Oghene Egwero, got his semi-finals ticket following a photo-finish with third-placed Aaron Brown of Canada. Egwero beat Brown to the second place with a hundredth of a second (10.38 seconds) behind South Africa ’s Akani Simbine who won the race in 10.32 seconds.Stephen Mozia failed to advance from the group stage in the men’s shot put after recording 17.76 metres to finish 14th overall. In the women’s 100 metres events, Gloria Asumnu finished second in 11.43 seconds behind Jamaica ’s Veronica Campbell-Brown, who won Heat 1 in 11.29 seconds. Jade Bailey of Barbados finished third in 11.64 seconds to also qualify for the semi-finals.Justina Sule crashed in Heat 4 after finishing sixth in 12.00 seconds.Africa’s fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare, expectedly won Heat 5 in 11.50 seconds ahead of England’s Asha Philip (11.47) and Cyprus’ Anna Papaioannou (11.67). Regina George took things easy on her way to picking her ticket for the women’s 400 metres semi-finals, finishing second in 53.92 seconds behind Sri Lanka ’s Chandrika Mudiyans, who won in 53.75 seconds. In Heat 5, Folashade Abugan also finished second in 52.84 seconds behind Botswana ’s Amantle Montsho (51.88) to qualify for the semi-finals.Omolara Omotosho made her way into the semi-finals with her 53.02 seconds effort, finishing second behind Jamaica ’s Stephanie McPherson (52.25). Credit: http://www.punchng.com/sports/jelks-okagbare-shine-for-nigeria/ 7 Likes
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Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by ayukdaboss(m): 1:17am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Okagbare representing!! ..Even Urhobo people wan follow start tribalism 8 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by jayseehe(m): 5:48am On Jul 28, 2014 |
This is the kind of news I want to hear bad news don too much 16 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by madridguy(m): 5:50am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Keep flying the flag high. Omo naija rere 6 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by BarryX(m): 5:51am On Jul 28, 2014 |
If this could be the only reaSon to smile as Nigerians, so be it!! There 's light at the end of the tunnel 1 Like |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by neuljosh(m): 5:53am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Good please keep the medals coming 2 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by disloman(m): 6:00am On Jul 28, 2014 |
U guys should keep it up but gat to ask this.Y is d commonwealth games not bn televised? 1 Like |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by aieromon(m): 6:02am On Jul 28, 2014 |
neuljosh: Good please keep the medals coming There's an Obilis spirit that always attacks Blessing in the finals. I wish her the best,though. 2 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by NaLaugh: 6:03am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Nice. but i dey pity female athlete children though.. nothing like bewbie milk for them. 3 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by mencade5(m): 6:03am On Jul 28, 2014 |
despite this kind of performance we still dont do well in the olympics. Wish them luck sha |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Henrypraise: 6:05am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Ogho-Oghene n Okagbare liftin the Urhobo flag high, I knw Deltans are bless naturally, Omowumi n oritse femi equally doin the Itseke pple proud. Only Uduaghan dat is frustrating everybodies effort, worst governor eva, maybe he commissioned dat swimming pool to encourage Ijaws to partake in sport 10 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Nobody: 6:05am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Spirit of Niaja 2 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by osjoshua(m): 6:06am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by mascot87(m): 6:08am On Jul 28, 2014 |
I hear say we don knack 2 gold jackpot for weight lifting self |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Nobody: 6:10am On Jul 28, 2014 |
I was really into sports during my school days but my coaches were looking so hungry and I got discouraged. Now I wished I just continued for the love of it 3 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by LMAyedun(m): 6:11am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Keep the flag flying! #TeamNigeria |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Nuvally: 6:12am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Henrypraise: Ogho-Oghene n Okagbare liftin the Urhobo flag high, I knw Deltans are bless naturally, Omowumi n oritse femi equally doin the Itseke pple proud. What are u saying? 2 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Nobody: 6:15am On Jul 28, 2014 |
#TEAM NIGERIA ! |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by LMAyedun(m): 6:15am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Henrypraise: Ogho-Oghene n Okagbare liftin the Urhobo flag high, I knw Deltans are bless naturally, Omowumi n oritse femi equally doin the Itseke pple proud.Whats this one saying actually 10 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by InwehAkpevwe(m): 6:17am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Blessing! We will continually pray and support u! Best of luck dear! Proudly deltians 1 Like |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by gbaskiboy: 6:18am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Click LIKE to give your support to #TEAM NIGERIA... We no dey carry last |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Henrypraise: 6:18am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Nuvally: LMAyedun: Whats this one saying actually Learn how to read n comprehend or dem no teach una comprehension passage? I say Deltans de do well but our governor de frustrate our effort. Do u understand now? 12 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by VocalWalls: 6:18am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Great news to wake up to. #TeamNigeria
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Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by ddeola: 6:19am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Good news |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by babdap: 6:22am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Naija all the way |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Nuvally: 6:23am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Henrypraise: Nd how does it relate to the topic? Is the girl sponsored by ur governor? 6 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Pavore9: 6:29am On Jul 28, 2014 |
congratulations. |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Henrypraise: 6:34am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Nuvally: It won't relate to u now but if I had mention APC/ PDP it will. My friend go boil beans, it appears u av comprehension issues. N stop quotin me. 10 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Omexonomy: 6:36am On Jul 28, 2014 |
While some people are doing their best to make us proud, BH and their minions are making us shame and cry. 1 Like |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Akshow: 6:37am On Jul 28, 2014 |
Henrypraise:what they are saying is that u are rambling and going off point. 3 Likes |
Re: Jelks, Okagbare Shine For Nigeria by Nobody: 6:38am On Jul 28, 2014 |
And two Nigerian female weight lifters got gold and silver...or you no watch that one 1 Like |
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