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Commonwealth Games: Nigeria Women’s 4x100m team wins Gold, sets new record

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Nigeria have claimed a brilliant Gold in the Women’s 4x100m Relay, crossing the line in an Area Record time of 42:10 at the ongoing Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The team featured Tobi Amusan, who had earlier won the 100m Hurdles.

“It’s Silver for the English team of Imani Lansiquot, Daryll Neita, Asha Philip and Bianca Williams, whilst Jamaica take the Bronze,” the officials declared.

Meanwhile, Tobi Amusan adds a Commonwealth Games record to her world record as she takes the Gold in the Women’s 100m Hurdles!

“She stormed the race in a time of 12:30, as Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas takes Silver ahead of England’s Cindy Sember with a fantastic Bronze.”

Amusan was also part of Nigeria’s Women’s 4x100m team which won gold while setting an Area Record after crossing the line at 42:10!

With the wins, Nigeria now stands on the Medals table with 33 medals – 11 gold, 8 silver nd 14 bronze.

In the men’s race, Nigeria’s 4x100m men won Bronze, after Kenya dropped the baton.

England defended their Men’s 4x100m Relay title, storming to victory in a time of 38.35!

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