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CWG: Nigeria Wins Gold Medal In Relay – Sets New African Record

Team Nigeria has secured yet another gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Gatekeepers News reports that the quartet of Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, Rose Chukwuma and Grace Nwokocha emerged as winners of the 4x100m Women’s relay race.

The quartet set a new African Record of 42.10s to win what was Nigeria’s 11th gold medal in Birmingham and a historic Commonwealth Games medal.

Tobi Amusan started the race for Nigeria and expertly handed over the baton to Favour Ofili who won the silver medal in the 200m event on Saturday.

Ofili handed over to Rose Chukwuma who handed the baton to the anchor leg runner Grace Nwokocha who did not disappoint to deliver the gold.

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