Udodi Onwuzurike stormed to a third-place finish in the men’s 200m at the Brussels Diamond League, clocking 20.29 seconds for a well-earned podium spot – www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to aclsports.com, the Nigerian sprinter crossed the line just behind Alexander Ogando of the Dominican Republic who won in 20.16s, and Gregory Robert of the United States who came second in 20.19s.
Christian Coleman finished just outside the medals with 20.42s, while Zimbabwe’s Makanakaishe Charamba ran 20.57s to take fifth.
Liberia’s Joseph Fahnbulleh followed closely in sixth with 20.58s as the race delivered a stacked international lineup.
In the women’s 100m, Favour Ofili battled through a competitive field and finished fifth with a time of 11.19 seconds.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the USA continued her unbeaten streak by taking the victory in a blistering 10.76s.
Sha’Carri Richardson followed with 11.08s for second place, while Britain’s Daryll Neita snatched third in 11.15s.
Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showed her experience with 11.17s, narrowly edging Ofili into fifth.
With both Nigerians securing top-five places, attention now turns to Tokyo where the World Championships await next month.
Article updated 1 month ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
