Mixed 4x100m Relay makes historic debut in Nigeria at MTN CHAMPS

Mixed 4x100m Relay makes historic debut in Nigeria at MTN CHAMPS

The event, recently approved by World Athletics, gave fans a taste of what’s to come at the upcoming World Relays in China and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The post Mixed 4x100m Relay makes historic debut in Nigeria at MTN CHAMPS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria makes history with first 100m mixed relay at MTN Champs Season 3.0 - Worldstage

The Director-General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade has said that Nigeria had made history by being the first country to introduce the 100m mixed relay. Olopade made this known at the MTN Champs Season 3:0, describing it as the country being in the midst of history. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that for the first time in the history of African athletics, the mixed relays, a new Olympics-approved relay format was di…

MTN Champs Makes Another History Wirh Lagos Continental Relays

For the first time in the history of African athletics, the mixed relays, a new Olympics-approved relay format, was displayed at a sports competition. This historic moment happened on Day 3 of the MTN Champs Season 3 Continental Relays on April 11, 2025  at the Yabatech Sports Complex. The Director General of National Sports Competition (NSC), Honorable Bukola Olopade, commented on the significance of the moment. “We are all in the midst of hist…

History Made: MTN Champs Debuts Olympic-Standard Mixed Relays at the Lagos Continental Relays

For the first time in the history of African athletics, the mixed relays, a new Olympics-approved relay format, was displayed at a sports competition. This historic moment happened on Day 3 of the MTN Champs Season 3 Continental Relays on April 11, 2025 at the Yabatech Sports Complex. Read Also: Exciting Start to FCT FA Inter-Area Councils Women’s Tournament as AMAC, Kwali Secure Opening Day Wins The Director General of National Sports Competiti…

Mixed 4x100m officially debuts in Nigeria at MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays

The penultimate day of the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays Lagos was an exciting spectacle, featuring the highly anticipated Mixed 4x100m and Mixed 4x400m relay finals, along with several thrilling sprint finals. The highlight of the day was the Mixed 4x100m final making its debut in Nigeria after being officially sanctioned by World Athletics last month. The event is set to be showcased at next month’s World Relays in China. Representing Team Con…