THE NIGERIAN FLAG FLIES PROUD AS ATHLETE SETS WORLD RECORD TWICE
Nigerian athletes have been a sensation in this year’s commonwealth games in Birmingham. But not everyone breaks a standing world record in their first attempt
Goodness Nwachukwu, the sole representative of Nigeria in the women’s discus throw F42-44/61-64 event broke the standing world record with a 34.84m throw in her first attempt immediately raising eyebrows and putting her on the map.
However, the 23 years old outdid herself with her 2nd throw with an amazing 36.86m throw, breaking her world record and setting a new one making her the favorite to secure the gold medal.
As it was one of the last events of the day, there were not many Nigerians in the stadium to applaud her record-breaking moments but her brilliance did not go unnoticed and was appreciated by everyone available
She received massive cheers from the audience as they root for her to set a new record every time she steps up, though she was unable to exceed her 36.86m throw, she went ahead to claim the gold prize.
The 23 years old is also the previous world F42 world record holder with the best mark of 33.35m throw.
She secured the Fourth Gold medal for Nigeria in the ongoing commonwealth games in Birmingham
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