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| Naser (l) and Adeleke qualify for women’s 400m final of the Paris Olympics |
Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser, of Nigerian heritage, set the pace in the women's 400m semifinals, winning heat 1 with a season-best time of 49.08 seconds.
Ireland's Rashidat Adeleke secured the second automatic spot for the final, finishing in 49.95 seconds.
Both athletes are strong contenders for medals as they advance to the final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing their remarkable talent and determination on the world stage.
Salwa Eid Naser, formerly known as Ebelechukwu Agbapuonwu, was born in Anambra State, Nigeria, before moving to Bahrain.
She is a world-class sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters and has achieved remarkable success on the international stage, including winning the 2019 World Championship with the third-fastest time in history.
Rashidat Adeleke, on the other hand, was born in Dublin, Ireland, but her parents, Adewumi Ademola and Prince Adeleke, are both from Oyo State, Nigeria.
Adeleke is also a talented sprinter who will be competing in the final of the women's 400m at the Paris 2024 Olympics alongside Naser.
These two athletes, despite their different paths, represent the global impact of Nigerian talent. Naser, who now competes for Bahrain, and Adeleke, who will represent Ireland, are shining examples of the success that Nigerian athletes can achieve on the world stage.
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