Approximately 20 Nigerian track and field athletes are representing the country at the 2024 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru. The event, which runs from Tuesday to Saturday at the Estadio Atlético de la Videna, features over 1,700 participants from 134 countries.
Team Nigeria, consisting of nine male and eleven female athletes, is aiming for podium finishes across various events. Some of these athletes are making their international debuts, while others previously competed in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Male Athletes:
- 100m: Caleb John, Okon Sunday, Chidera Ezeakor
- 200m: Caleb Joshua, John, Sunday
- 400m: Gafari Badmus
- High Jump: Goodluck Fiaku
- 400m Hurdles: Oseiwe Salami
- 4x100m Relay: Tejiri Godwin, Joachim Uyovwiyoma, and others
Female Athletes:
- 100m: Justina Eyakpobeyan, Chioma Nweke, Precious Nzeakor
- 200m: Nzeakor, Ella Onojuvwevwo
- 400m: Chioma Nwachukwu, Favour Onyah, Onojuvwevwo
- 400m Hurdles: Taiwo Kudoro
- 4x100m Relay: Obi Chukwuka, Prestina Ochonogor
- 4x400m Relay: Nwachukwu, Onyah, Kudoro, Onojuvwevwo, Odot Udo
- 800m: Rhoda Adisa
- Long Jump: Prestina Ochonogor
These athletes are not only striving to improve Nigeria’s past performances at the championships but also aiming to build successful careers in athletics. The event offers them a crucial platform to showcase their talents and set the stage for future global competitions.