Nigeria’s Imaobong Uko on Saturday won Nigeria’s second gold medal in the 400 metres women final with a time of 51.55 sec at the ongoing World U20 Athletics Championship in Nairobi, Kenya.
Uko running in lane six came from behind to beat Poland’s Kornelia Lesiewicz to second position (51.97), while Sylvia Chelangat of Kenya finished 3rd in a time of 52.23.
Uko’s win is also her new personal career best.
An elated Uko after the race said the feat will definitely signal the beginning of greater heights in her career.
“It was very tough because of the weather.This is just the beginning of great things in my career.
“My coach and I really worked hard on this, I’m so excited, it would only get better.
“Coming here to make so much impact makes me feel so happy.. It means more hard work, but the future is so bright.” she said.
Uko was part of the mixed relay team that earlier won gold for Nigeria on the opening day of the competition.
The competition which begun on Tuesday will end on Sunday.
