August 05, (THEWILL) – Favour Ofili has qualified for the women’s 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The talented sprinter finished second in her semi-final heat with a season-best time of 22.05 seconds, booking an automatic spot in the final.
Ofili ran an impressive race from lane 6, finishing behind only Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia, who won the heat in 21.98 seconds. The Nigerian athlete showed great form, improving on her previous season best of 22.22 seconds set in the preliminary round.
The semi-final featured strong competition, including newly crowned 100m Olympic champion, Alfred and American sprinter, Mackenzie Long. Ofili’s performance demonstrates her ability to compete at the highest level of international athletics.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for Ofili, who will now face off against world-class sprinters in the final. Her qualification is a testament to her determination, especially after missing out on the 100m final earlier in the competition.
