The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham represents one of Nigeria’s most successful outings in any global athletics competition, racking up 12 gold, 9 silver and 14 bronze medals.
Taking advantage of a global stage, the Nigerian female athletes led from the front, winning all 12 gold medals with 4 going on to set new Commonwealth and World Records in the process.
Here is a rundown of the distinguished track and field Queens who set new records in Birmingham:
Tobi Amusan 100m hurdles 12.30s (Commonwealth Games record)
Fresh off her World Athletics championship exploits, Tobi Amusan resumed normal service by setting a Commonwealth Games record of 12.30s in the 100m hurdles final.
Goodness Nwachukwu, Women’s Discus Throw F42-44/61-64: 36.56 (World/Commonwealth Record)
Para-athlete Goodness Nwachukwu broke the records twice with a huge 36.56m in the Women’s Discuss F42.
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Eucharia Iyiazi, Women’s F55-57 Shot Put: 10.03 (Commonwealth Records)
48-year-old para-athlete Eucharia Iyiazi threw a games record of 10.03m to clinch the shot put gold in Birmingham.
Ese Brume, Women’s Long Jump: 7.0m (Commonwealth Records)
Medal hopeful Ese Brume had a fantastic outing where she lept for gold in style by setting a new Commonwealth games record of 7.0m on Sunday.