Olympic champion rewards 17‑year‑old Nigerian athlete after 50.95s 400m run
Enefiok Udo‑Obong, Olympic gold‑medalist, honored a promise by awarding ₦500,000 to 17‑year‑old Iyanuoluwa Aderemi for her 400m time of 50.95 seconds at the Dynamic Athletics Meet.
In Brief
- •Enefiok Udo‑Obong, Olympic gold‑medalist, honored a promise by awarding ₦500,000 to 17‑year‑old Iyanuoluwa Aderemi for her 400m time of 50.95 seconds at the Dynamic Athletics Meet.
- •Aderemi’s time surpassed the target of 51.80 seconds set by Udo‑Obong and was recorded at the Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos.
- •The cash reward was presented on Wednesday 2026‑09‑17 at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, in front of witnesses including the meet founder Olabanji Ayegbusi and coaches Adeleye Ogunmakinju and Armelia Edet.
- •Udo‑Obong, former 4×400m relay gold‑medalist, used the occasion to urge Aderemi to continue developing and to call for broader support for young Nigerian athletes.
- •The event highlighted Aderemi as a promising 400m prospect for Nigeria’s future international competitions.
Why It Matters
The reward underscores the importance of tangible incentives in nurturing young athletic talent in Nigeria, potentially boosting performance on the continental and global stage. It also demonstrates how former elite athletes can play a mentorship role, encouraging sustained investment in sports infrastructure and athlete development programs.
Key Details
- Reward Amount
- ₦500,000
- Athlete
- Iyanuoluwa Aderemi
- Time
- 50.95 seconds
- Target Time
- 51.80 seconds
- Event
- Dynamic Athletics Meet (3rd edition)
- Award Date
- 2026-09-17
Context & Background
Enefiok Udo‑Obong, who won gold as part of Nigeria’s 4×400m relay team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, now serves as Technical Adviser to the Saudi Arabia Athletics Federation and has a history of contributing to African athletics championships.
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