Paris 2024: Team Nigeria Guide on Day 3 Athletics, How To Watch and What To Expect

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi at the Paris Olympic Games

Paris 2024: Team Nigeria Guide on Day 3 Athletics, How To Watch and What To Expect

Funmilayo Fameso 09:43 - 03.08.2024

Daily guide and all to know on Team Nigeria athletes participating on Day 3 of athletics at Paris 2024 Olympics.

With track and field now well and running at Paris 2024 Olympics, Team Nigeria athletes will continue their quest for a medal in their various events on Day 3.

Here's a concise guide on all Nigerian athletes participating, how to watch them, and what to expect at the end of the day's activities.

Team Nigeria Day 3 Guide

Event

Men's 100m heats

Athletes competing

Favour Ashe

Kanyinsola Ajayi

Time and where to watch - 10:55 am, SuperSport

What to expect

Ashe and Ajayi will be expected to make the semifinals based on being among the top fastest in their respective heats.

Kanyinsola Ajayi

Event

Men's Shot Put FINAL

Athlete competing

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi

Time and where to watch - 6:35 pm, SuperSport

What to expect

Enekwechi will be competing in his second consecutive Olympic final and will be gunning for at least a top 5 finish to cap off a brilliant year.

Event

Women's 100m semi-final

Athlete competing

Rosemary Chukwuma

Time and where to watch - 6:50 pm, SuperSport

What to expect

A slim chance for Chukwuma to make the final considering she's competing in the semifinal of death that has Sha'Carri Richardson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Mariee Josee Ta Lou-Smith. However, a spirited performance from the Nigerian speedster can see her clock a sub-11s time.

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