Nigeria's Favour Ofili has made a major mark at the Paris 2024 Olympics by qualifying for the women's 200m semi-final.
On August 4, 2024, Ofili ran a season-best time of 22.24 seconds to win her heat, securing her spot in the next round.
She outpaced notable competitors such as Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Gambia's Gina Bass-Bittaye. Asher-Smith finished with a time of 22.28 seconds, while Bass-Bittaye clocked in at 22.84 seconds.
Ofili's performance placed her second overall, just behind USA's Gabrielle Thomas, who led with a time of 22.20 seconds. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks Ofili's debut at the Olympic Games.
Despite the administrative setbacks that prevented her from competing in the 100m event, Ofili's resilience and talent have shone through in the 200m race.
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