Nigeria narrowly misses final in mixed 4x400m at World Relays
Nigeria finished third in their heat at the World Athletics Relays, falling short of direct qualification for the mixed 4x400 metres final. The team, featuring Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie, and Patience Okon-George, delivered a season’s best but missed out on the top two spots needed to advance. Jamaica and Poland claimed the automatic qualifying positions, while Nigeria will now compete in the repechage round for another chance at the World Championships. The competition was intense, with several teams posting fast times and only Kenya making the final among African nations.
Match highlights
- Nigeria clocked a season’s best of 3:13.12 to finish third in Heat 2, missing direct qualification.
- Jamaica won the heat with 3:11.68, and Poland was second with 3:13.00.
- Patience Okon-George anchored the final leg, narrowly losing out to Poland’s Natalia Bukowiecka.
- The team will compete in the repechage round for another shot at qualifying for the 2027 World Championships in Beijing.
- Kenya was the only African nation to reach the final, setting a new continental record.
