A quartet of Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Dubem Amene, and Chidi Okezie have qualified for the 4x400m event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The athletes ran a season’s best 2:59.81s to finish in their semifinal heat. France won the race in 2:59.53s, with Belgium taking the 3rd automatic spot in 2:59.84.

The Nigerian team would look to emulate the 2000 and 2004 teams who won gold and silver in Sydney and Athens, respectively.

It is the first time in 24 years that a Nigerian 4x400m team will run sub 3mins. The last time was at the Sydney Olympics, with Nigeria winning the gold medal.

Details shortly....