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100m: Egwero, Metu, Emelizie crash
By Onochie Anibeze reporting from London Nigeria’s trio of Obinna Metu, Ogho Oghene-Egwero and Peter Emelizie yesterday crashed out in the first round of the men’s 100m at the ongoing London Olympics. In what represents a sorry state of men’s athletics in Nigeria, the trio were unable to meet the qualifying standard in their respective heats. First to fail was Oghene-Egwero, who finished sixth in heat four, won by world record holder and defending Olympic champion, Usain Bolt. The Nigerian returned a time of 10.38secs, while Bolt clocked 10.09. Next...
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Published By: Sports - Sunday, 5 August, 2012
