Nigeria open World Relays with African record
Nigeria's mixed 4x100m relay team has set a new African record at the World Relays in Botswana. They clocked 40.24 seconds, qualifying for the final and the World Championships.
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Nigeria's mixed 4x100m relay team has set a new African record at the World Relays in Botswana. They clocked 40.24 seconds, qualifying for the final and the World Championships.
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