Nigeria’s hopes of winning a medal in London was brightened Monday night as Ajoke Odumosu powered into the final of women’s 400m hurdles.
The athlete, who represented Nigeria in Beijing 2008 Olympics, made a good start in the semifinal race heat three, as she ensured that she reached the corner in good position. She them pushed further, ending the race in first position with a time of 54.40 seconds.
Moline Georganne of Great Britain came second and also qualified for the final but the positive in Odumosu’s feat is the time she recorded. Her personal best was 54.59 seconds and her season’s best was 54.75 seconds.
Odumosu must however run faster on Wednesday in the final because there are other athletes who returned better time in two other heats on Monday.
Anryukh Natalya of Russia will approach the final as favourites, having returned a time of 53.33 seconds in the semifinals. Czech Republic’s Hejnova Zuzana is another threat to Odumosu’s pursuit with atime of 53.62 in the semifinals. Demus Lashinda of Britain is also ahead of the Nigerian athlete because of superior timing in yesterday’s heat.
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May God help Nigeria, at to record our name on medal list
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