Okagbare Sets African Record In London

Blessing Okagbare maintained her blistering form as she won the 100m race of the London Diamond League, Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games on Saturday in grand style to set a new African record in 10.79secs.
The Beijing 2008 Olympics bronze medallist in the long jump had prior to the final set a new African record when she returned in 10.86secs in the semi-final.
Okagbare was slow at the early part of the race before she picked up midway to outpace American Barbara Pierre who finished in 10.85secs (personal best) and Trinidad’s Kelly-Ann Baptiste who returned in 10.93secs.
The Delta State-born sprinter, for the second time in 27 days, dusted Jamaican and two-time Olympic 100m champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce who finished fourth in 19.94 secs at the meet designed to commemorate the first anniversary of London 2012 Olympics.
It will be recalled that Okagbare had won all her three previous outings since June 1 this year before her historic show in London on Saturday ahead of next month’s 14th IAAF World Championship in Moscow, Russia.
An elated Okagbare expressed delight at her feat in London, just as she said it was a testimony to her readiness for the world championship in Russia.

“I just wanted to put up a good race and I’m so excited. For me, I just want to do my best and I’ve been working hard and have tried to stay on top of my recovery. I’m hoping when it comes to Moscow (world championship) that I’ll be ready,” said Okagbare.

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