How Nigeria Missed Out on the Men’s 4x400m Final at Paris 2024
The South African men’s 4x400m relay team has been added to the final by the referee, which has resulted in the disqualification of the Nigerian team. This decision means that Nigeria will not be competing in the upcoming final.
Nigeria was disqualified due to a lane infringement. The rules were not followed, which led to their exclusion from the competition.
The Nigerian team, which included Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Dubem Amene, and Chidi Okezie, had a strong performance in their semifinal. They finished in 2nd place with a season-best time of 2:59.81.
Originally, this performance would have qualified them for the men’s 4x400m Olympic final scheduled for Saturday. Their impressive run seemed to secure their spot in the final race.
However, with the disqualification, the South African relay team has taken Nigeria’s place in the final. This shift in the lineup means that Nigeria will not have the chance to compete for a medal.
