Rising Nigerian dash expertise Rebecca Enilolobo celebrated her new sponsorship deal in model, securing a silver medal within the Women’ 100m on the competitors in Calabar.
The 15-year-old, who was not too long ago awarded a student-athlete scholarship by Beacon Energy Companies, delivered a powerful collection of performances throughout the rounds.
Enilolobo first confirmed her class within the semifinal, successful her warmth in 12.37s (-1.0) to comfortably qualify for the ultimate. She returned for the medal race and raised her degree, clocking 12.20s (-0.9) to complete second total.
The race was received by Miracle Okon, who stormed to victory with a private better of 12.10s, whereas Glory Bassey completed third in 12.49s.
For Enilolobo, the rostrum end marks an ideal begin to life as a sponsored athlete and additional confirms her rising status as certainly one of Nigeria’s most fun younger dash prospects.
Get conversant in the title — Rebecca Enilolobo. It’s one which might be echoing throughout Nigerian observe and area for years to return.
