In an exhilarating display of talent and teamwork, Patience Okon and her team secured gold in the 4x400m mixed relay race finals at the All-African Games, leaving their coach, Gabriel Okon, bursting with excitement.
In an exclusive interview with Sports 247, Coach Okon expressed his elation, stating, “Oh, great, I’ve lost my voice, screaming, shouting, and that’s the joy of winning.”
Reflecting on the intense competition, Coach Okon highlighted the strategic approach that led to their victory. “We knew very well that the race was going to be determined by the females. We knew that the Botswana, they have like a 2 .44, 2 .45 runners and they’re going to be one second just ahead of us.
I knew very well that if we stayed close, one of our girls would run them down and that’s what happened.” ” he explained.
Indeed, his foresight proved accurate as Patience Okon and her teammates displayed remarkable speed and determination, ultimately overtaking their competitors to claim the gold medal.
The coach’s optimism was palpable as he remarked on the team’s overall performance, stating, “Yeah, we were going for 5 but unfortunately, we got 3. So we’ll come back to fight for more on Wednesday.”
As the celebrations continue and Nigeria revels in the success of its athletes, Coach Gabriel Okon’s leadership and strategic guidance have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in the team’s triumph.
With their eyes set on further victories, Patience Okon and her teammates stand ready to make their mark on the world stage.
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