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BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Eldavido1: 9:19pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare, Monday night, confirmed her rating as Africa’s fastest woman as she finished tops in grand style in the women’s 100m event at the ongoing 19th Edition of the African Athletic Championships in Marrakech, Morocco. Okagbare, who recently clinched the sprint double at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, set a new Championship record of 11.00secs to secure Nigeria’s first gold medal at the flagship African athletics competition. Okagbare’s Ivorian rival, Murielle Ahoure, finished in second place with a time of 11.03 secs while the other two Nigerian athletes in the finals Gloria Asunmu and Lawretta Ozoh were unable to make it to the podium finishing 4th and 7th respectively. Speaking with journalists after another record making outing, Okagbare said she had to go extra mile for the win. “I am very happy to have won the title because I just wanted to win for my fans and do my country proud,” Okagbare said. “Just coming straight from the Commonwealth Games, my body is tired, but my coach told me to just focus and execute the race, which was what I did. Of course the competition was stiffer at the Commonwealth Games, but that is not to take anything away from Murielle Ahoure. “She is a great athlete. It was good that we had three Nigerians in the final but this is Africa. I am hoping that we can have this kind of representation on a bigger platform, like the World Championships and the Olympics. Unfortunately, Nigeria was not able to repeat the winning feat in the men’s 100m event as Mark Jelks settled for second position behind, Ivorian Wilfred Koffi Hua who won in a time of 10.05secs Jelks won the silver finishing with a time of 10.07secs, while Edward Monzavous, another Nigerian, settled for bronze. Another Nigerian, Ogho-Oghene Egwero, could only manage a 5thplace finish after posting a time of 10.28secs in the thrilling finals for men. https://m.premiumtimesng.com/sports/166545-morocco-2014-okagbare-wins-nigerias-first-gold-medal.html 40 Likes
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Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by JustCurious: 9:27pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Big Congratulations! She's doing excellently well. That's the spirit #iLike. 12 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Burger01(m): 9:32pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Make she no come test positive to Zobo drink. I hope she didn't take zobo drink before the race.. 42 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Nobody: 9:37pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
aunty okagbare making urhobos proud since 15BC 21 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by nollyway(m): 9:41pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Congrat |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Eldavido1: 9:42pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Go girl! Nigeria is right behind you! !! 7 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Youngzedd(m): 9:42pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Finally, we made it. I love my country. 4 Likes
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Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by okotv(m): 9:43pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
she is the best in africa this year...no doubt 6 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by DrAmanda(f): 9:44pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Congrats! Keep on making Nigerians proud 1 Like |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Youngzedd(m): 9:44pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Burger01: Make she no come test positive to Zobo drink. I hope she didn't take zobo drink before the race.. Oga aaaaaa This your commento get k-leg. Lets celebrate instead of remembering the past. One gallon of zobo for ya. 11 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by momodub: 9:44pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
nice 1 |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Nobody: 9:45pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Congrats. |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by QMark: 9:45pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Our track & field victory days are gradually being restored. Keep it up. We need more than football to bring smiles on the faces of Nigerians. 9 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Emelcee: 9:45pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Press LIKE if u think that this lady deserves to me honoured as MON by president GEJ. 52 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by ElGabi(m): 9:45pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Chai c our men dey run 10secs+ lyk women.....while their counterparts lyk Usain Bolt re posting 9secs.....effect of too much fufu 13 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by harmless011: 9:45pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
That is the spirit girl, more trophy on the way |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by BUSHHUNTER: 9:45pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Nice 1 Like |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by liloelawwal(m): 9:46pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
That girl is just unstoppable.i love you blessing 1 Like |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by alotofgrace(m): 9:46pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
we rep |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Nobody: 9:46pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
.team naija |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Desdola(m): 9:48pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
She is so good. more laurels awaits her. congrats |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Jeffoo(m): 9:49pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Well done |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by julioralph(m): 9:49pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
good girl. 1 Like |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by kingarizona1(m): 9:49pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Again!!! Mmenh.... This lady is a BLESSING to Nigeria 8 Likes |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by joeyungg: 9:51pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Yea! Congrats to her. May God protect you from injuries even as you continue to shine and bring smiles to our faces here in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by sholay2011(m): 9:51pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Congrats to her! So happy for her! I wish her the best in the next Olympics. |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by StealthyMe(m): 9:52pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Yeah.....always happens Till she gets to the Olympics Good for her & Nigeria though.... |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Burger01(m): 9:52pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Youngzedd:OK o. Cheers. |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by nanizle(m): 9:53pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
This woman dey run fire. chai. |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Nobody: 9:53pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
thank God the wind was not too much. go girl 1 Like |
Re: BREAKING! Morocco 2014: Okagbare Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal by Orina(m): 9:53pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
You are the greatest Nigerian female athlete 5 Likes |
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