After nine competitive days in Glasgow, Nigeria finished seventh with 24 medals, comprising 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze. But beyond the medal haul was the landmark achievement of several Nigerian track and field stars who broke new ground for the country. ABIODUN ADEWALE spotlights them
Samuel Ogazi — Men’s 400m gold
Ogazi made history as the first Nigerian man to win the Commonwealth Games 400m title, storming to a new Games record of 44.25 seconds to secure gold for Nigeria.
The last time a Nigerian athlete won a medal in the men’s 400m at the Commonwealth Games was in 1994, when the late Sunday Bada claimed bronze.
Temitope Adeshina — Women’s high jump
Since breaking the Nigerian record, Adeshina has not looked back, taking over the mantle from her mentor and former Nigerian high jumper Doreen Amata.
In Glasgow, Adeshina became the first Nigerian athlete in 60 years
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