Nathaniel and Uko aim for record-breaking performances at BIG 12 Indoor Championships

Ezekiel Nathaniel and Imaobong Uko

NCAA Nathaniel and Uko aim for record-breaking performances at BIG 12 Indoor Championships

Funmilayo Fameso 14:21 - 24.02.2023

Preview of Baylor's duo of Ezekiel Nathaniel and Imaobong Uko as they compete at the BIG 12 Indoor Championships.

Baylor University's duo of Ezekiel Nathaniel and Imaobong Uko will head to the BIG 12 Indoor Championships in Lubbock, aiming to churn out impressive performances for their school.

Nathaniel is scheduled to compete in the 400m and 4x400m, where he will hope to get to the final and get a podium placement in his event, while also helping the relay squad to run fantastic times and perhaps a podium finish.

Ezekiel Nathaniel competing for Baylor University

The Nigerian Record (NR) holder in the 400m Hurdles clocked an indoor 400m Personal Best (PB) of 46.57s in his season opener and has been consistent with the relay squad as well.

While Uko raced to an impressive PB of 23.57s, in her first-ever indoor 200m race.

Imaobong Uko

A week before this, she opened her season in the 400m at the Texas Tech Corky Classic, winning the event in an SB of 53.51s.

Both athletes have the talent to spring a major surprise in the 400m events.

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