For the third consecutive time,
reigning Nigerian 100 meters champion, Seye Ogunlewe has retained his
100-metre title at the ongoing national trials organized by the
Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN).
Seye clocked 10:22 in a keenly
contested race emerging ahead of compatriots Obinna Metu and Harry
Chukwudike among others.
Seye came into the race as the
championship favourite and the reigning champion of the last two
editions of the national competition which held in 2015 and 2016.
With support from his management,
Lagos-based leading creative agency, Temple Management Company, the
athlete has put in the work on his game. Seye who is based in the
United Kingdom has been training very hard and only just returned
from warm weather training in Texas, United States of America.
Speaking after his latest triumph, he
said, “Winning for the third means a lot to me and the team behind
me. I am happy that I didn’t let myself down. That said, I have my
eyes on the next race. I take this as a challenge for more work! I
hope to make Nigeria proud on the big stage.”
Also speaking, the athlete’s
representative, Koye Sowemimo, Head Of Sports, TMC, expressed
satisfaction at the latest feat by his athlete. Temple Management
Company also represents other sports talent including Super Falcons’
defender, Ebi Onome, Tennis teenage sensation, Marylove Edwards.
“What we have witnessed today is the
result of a lot of hardwork by Seye. We are pleased and proud of the
remarkable feat of him emerging the national champion for the third
consecutive time in a row. I am not sure if someone has set this
record before now. I hope that this will inspire corporate Nigerian
to line behind this great athlete to take his winning streak to the
world stage,” said Sowemimo.
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