Favour Ofili finished sixth in the Women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, narrowly missing a medal. Despite her strong performances in the heats, she was just 0.04 seconds behind bronze. Ofili expressed her disappointment and optimism for the 4x100m relay event.
Favour Ofili, a promising Nigerian sprinter, shared her thoughts on social media after narrowly missing a medal in the Women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ofili, who competed from lane nine, finished sixth with a time of 22.24 seconds, just 0.04 seconds behind bronze medalist Brittany Brown. Despite her season-best performances in the heats, Ofili was unable to secure a podium finish.
In her statement, Ofili expressed her disappointment and gratitude, emphasizing that she gave her best despite the challenges she faced, including recent setbacks. She acknowledged her coach’s support and confirmed her focus on the upcoming 4x100m relay event, where she aims to secure a medal.
Ofili, who was also notable for her omission from the 100m event, will join teammates Justina Eyakpobeyan, Olayinka Olajide, and Tima Godbless in the relay. The team qualified for the Olympics by winning the World Relays in the Bahamas, with Ofili clocking the fastest time of 10.04 seconds.
