Nigerian athletes leaves impression that the dark days of Nigerian track/field are numbered

Nigerian junior athletes yesterday painted a rosy future at the African Championships, with spectacular performances leaving an impression that the dark days of Nigerian track and field are numbered.

Omezie Akerele was the star of the evening as he practically rescued the 4x400m gold in the most sensational manner that is reminiscent of the heroics of Enefiok Udo-Obong at the Sydney 2000 Olympics where Nigeria won gold in the men 4x400m relay.
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PHOTOS: Nak-éd Fan Runs Through Field For Entertainment

An audacious man, Wati Holmwood, 33, stormed the field at ANZ Stadium and disrupted play wearing only a pair of sport shoes. 

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The rotund man was tackled to the ground by security officials after what seemed like minutes running around on the field.  Holmwood said he had to do a 10km walk of shame after being ejected from the Stadium.  It is understood Holmwood greased his body with vaseline-like substance making it difficult for him to be tackled by authorities. His efforts landed him in Sydney's Auburn hospital, and the Telegraph reported he looked "dazed and confused" after checking himself out this morning.

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