Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor, finished in second place at the women’s 100 metres final of the London Diamond League Anniversary Games.

The race was won by 19-year-old Dutch sprinter, Dafne Schippers in 10.92 seconds.

Okagbere clocked 10.98 seconds, while, Cote d’Ivoire’s Muriel Ahoure came third in 11.01 seconds.

In the semifinal both Okagbare and Schippers finished joint first, clock 10.93 secs

Okagbare-Ighoteguonor is, however, still on top of the 100m Diamond Race with eight points, along with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Watch race below, further down is video of the heat where Okagbare and Schipper came joint first



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poy3SD7L0bI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy7_SdzWrM0

Eventually, as sad as it is, after all her efforts for this country, she will be forgotten.