Onyali, however, disclosed that Okagbare had since put behind her the disappointment of placing sixth in the women’s 100m event and now has at least two days to rest before the commencement of the 200m event in which she is also participating
Browsing: Blessing Okagbare
Okagbare, fresh from silver in Sunday’s long jump, faded badly and finished sixth at 11.04 seconds ahead of American duo Alexandria Anderson and Octavious Freeman
It will be recalled that Blessing Okagbare is one of the star athletes groomed by the Delta State Government and making waves in world athletics
Before celebrating, Olympic champion, Reese, put on a t-shirt bearing the words: “unleash the beast”, hugged Okagbare and then holding the Stars and Stripes flag, posed for photographers
“Let me offer you my warmest congratulations on your feat in London where you not only finished first in the pack of world champions but also sent the African record crashing
Abdullahi said this in the light of Okagbare’s latest victory, which saw her break the Africa women’s 100 metres record at the London Diamond League, which took place at the weekend