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Nigeria's U-20 Relay Record Struck Off: A Setback for African Athletics
In a blow to Nigerian athletics, World Athletics has disqualified the nation's U-20 mixed 4x100m relay team, nullifying their African and national records. This decision, stemming from the World Athletics U-20 Championships, highlights the stringent standards of international competition. The young athletes' achievements are now in question, prompting a re-evaluation of their performance.
Blueprint·August 9, 2026AI-curated
World Athletics has stripped Nigeria  of the African and national under-20 records in the mixed 4x100m relay after the team was disqualified at the  U-20 [...]
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