Okagbare, Ogunlewe in Rio Team Nigeria

Nigeria fastest sprinters, Blessing Okagbare and Seye Ogunlewe, top the list of Team Nigeria athletes to Rio.
A statement signed by Olukayode Thomas, the head of media and communication of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), said Okagbare will compete in the sprints, long jump, and the 4x100m relay.
Others in the women 100m and 4x100m are Jennifer Madu, Gloria Asumnu, Peace Uko, Agnes Osazuwa, Zainab Sanni, Cecilia Francis, Khadijat Suleman, and Olivia Ekpone.
In the women 400m and women 4x400m are Patience Okon, Margaret Bamgbose, Omolara Omotoso, Regina George, Yinka Ajayi, Rita Ossai, Blessing Mayungbe, and Ekundayo Sogbesan.
Oluwatobiloba Amusan will compete in the 100m, Amaka Ogoegbunam (400m hurdles), Doreen Amata (high jump), Brume Ese (long jump), Chinwe Okoro (discus), Nwanneka Okwelogu (shot put), and Uhunoma Osazuwa (heptathlon).
Apart from Ogunlewe, Egwero Ogho-Oghene, and Monzavous Edward will compete in the men’s 100m; Odele Oghenetega and Oduduru Divine (200m), Orukpe Eraiyokan (400m), Anthon Hicks (110m), Ukaoma Miles (400m), Oke Tosin, Olamigoke Olumide and Mozia Stephen (shot put).