Udo-Obong Awards ₦500,000 to Aderemi for 400m Success
Olympic champion Enefiok Udo-Obong presented a ₦500,000 cash reward to 17-year-old Iyanuoluwa Aderemi for her remarkable performance in the women's 400m at the 2026 Dynamic Athletics Meet held at the Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos. Aderemi clocked a personal best of 50.95 seconds, exceeding the 51.80-second target set by Udo-Obong.
The presentation took place on Wednesday at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, and was attended by notable figures including Dynamic Athletics Meet Founder and CEO Olabanji Ayegbusi, Aderemi’s coach Adeleye Ogunmakinju, and Lagos State Athletics Performance Director Abiodun Ibrahim. Udo-Obong, who is currently the Technical Adviser to the Saudi Arabia Athletics Federation, encouraged Aderemi to view her achievement as the start of a longer journey, especially with the upcoming 2027 season in mind.
He emphasized the importance of support for young talents in Nigerian athletics. Aderemi's performance has positioned her as a promising prospect in the women's 400m category.
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