Gold medalists and Most Valuable Athlete (MVA) at the just-concluded Premier Lotto Lagos Athletics Championship, Magdalene George of Educational District II, has put behind her feats at the championship while looking ahead for better days.
Magdalene George
George, who was adjudged the overall best female athlete, having won three gold medals and surpassing last year’s records, said she would not give up on her determination to achieve her set objective in the sport.
“I have a very big heart. I do not give up on what I want to be. I am looking forward to going higher than what I achieved this year.
“My priority is to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games or any of the major international championships. That is my dream and I will continue to work hard and train very well to achieve the dream.
“Sports and education work together, and I have to set my priorities right to achieve my set objectives, since education is the bedrock of life,” she said.
She urged other states to emulate Lagos in sponsoring similar competitions. Magdalene, a Senior Secondary 2 pupil of Aladura Comprehensive High, Anthony Village, Lagos, returned with a time of 12.07secs to win the 100 metres race, while Ruth Uzoro clinched the second position in 12.82secs and Yakub Balikis came third, with a time of 13.24secs.
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