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IAAF Confirms Nigeria’s Qualification For London Championships

Courtesy: www.iaaf.org

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has confirmed Nigeria’s qualification for the IAAF World Athletic Championships in London.

The Nigerian women’s 4x400m relay team finished 7th at the IAAF world relays in Nassau, the Bahamas.

The country’s other opponents in the event, Canada were disqualified, while the British Virgin Islands did not finish the race.

Only Ecuador secured an automatic slot to London after joining the six finishers in the final of the race.

The championship will hold on August 5 to 13.

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