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London 2012: Odumosu smashed National Record for Olympic final spot

Submitted by Yomi Omogbeja on August 7, 2012 - 02:08
Ajoke Odumosu winning the African Championships in Porto-Novo in June 2012 / Photo credit: Yomi Omogbeja

Nigeria's dwindling medal hopes in Athletics gets a boost at the Olympic Stadium on Monday after Ajoke Odumosu overhauled a quality field in the women's 400 metres hurdles to qualify for the final in a new national record of 54.40 secs.

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