Nigerian sprinter Patience Okon-George will lead the country's women's 4×400 metres relay team at the World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, as she chases a second medal at the championship.
Okon-George has already tasted success at the World Relays before, making her a crucial anchor for Nigeria's hopes in the relay event. The competition in Gaborone will feature some of the world's strongest relay teams, and Nigeria enters with genuine medal ambitions in the women's 4x400m.
The athlete's experience at this level gives Nigeria's team a chance to compete with established powerhouses in the event. Her previous medal shows she knows how to perform when it matters most, and she will be expected to deliver on the final leg of Nigeria's relay effort.
Nigeria's women's relay team will race in a field packed with traditional powerhouses and emerging relay nations, all fighting for top finishes. The World Relays brings together the best relay teams in the world, and a medal here counts as a significant achievement for any nation.
