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Check out the full list of Team Nigeria to the World Relays in Bahamas.
Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is leaving no stone unturned as they're sending a strong team to the World Relays in the Bahamas, according to country entry lists released by World Athletics.
The World Relays scheduled to take center stage from May 4th - 5th is the crucial Paris Olympic qualifying team events for the world’s top-performing athletes from more than 40 countries.
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As such, Nigeria will participate in all senior relay events. They are: men and women's 4x100m, men and women's 4x400m, and the mixed 4x400m.
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Nigerian speedsters make Olympic and 100m statements ahead of World Relays
An Olympic qualifying ticket from Udodi Onwuzurike and equal 100m personal best from Favour Ashe has given Nigeria's relay squad a boost ahead of the World Relays.
Top on the list is hurdling queen and legend Tobi Amusan, accompanied by in-form Favour Ofili, African Games champions, NCAA standouts, and nine home-based athletes.
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Below is the list of athletes AFN sent and the events they're scheduled to compete in.
Women's 4x100m
Tobi Amusan (African Games champion and pro-athlete)
Favour Ofili (Pro-athlete)
Rosemary Chukwuma (Texas Tech University)
Tima Godbless (Louisiana State University)
Justina Eyakpobeyan (Home-based)
Olayinka Olajide (Home-based)
Men's 4x100m
Alaba Akintola (African Games 4x100m champion)
Karlington Anunagba (College athlete)
Udodi Onwuzurike (Pro-athlete)
Usheoritse Itsekiri (African Games 4x100m champion)
Consider Ekanem (African Games 4x100m champion and home-based)
Godson Brume (Louisiana State University)
Israel Okon Sunday (African Games 4x100m champion and home-based
Mixed 4x400m
Chidi Okezie (African Games 400m champion)
Samuel Ogazi (University of Alabama)
Ezekiel Nathaniel (Baylor University)
Esther Elo Joseph (African Games 4x400m champion and home-based)
Ella Onojuvwevwo (Louisiana State University)
Patience George (African Games champion and home-based)
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Men's 4x400m
Chidi Okezie (African Games 400m champion)
Samuel Ogazi (University of Alabama)
Dubem Amene (University of Michigan)
Dubem Nwanchukwu (Pro-athlete)
Emmanuel Ojeli (Home-based)
Ezekiel Nathaniel (Baylor University)
Samson Nathaniel (Home-based)
Sikiru Adewale (Home-based)
Women's 4x400m
Patience George (African Games champion and home-based)
Esther Elo Joseph (African Games 4x400m champion and home-based)
Ella Onojuvwevwo (Louisiana State University)
Omolara Ogunmakinju (African Games 4x400m champion and Harding University)
Brittany Ogunmokun (African Games 4x400m champion)
Esther Okon (Home-based)
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Notable names missing are Favour Ashe (currently the Nigerian leader in the 100m at 9.96s) and Tokyo Olympic finalist Enoch Adegoke.
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