The Mixed Relay team finished behind the USA, who set a Championship Record of 3:11.52.
Team Nigeria has booked places at the Paris Olympics in the Mixed 4x400m relay and 4X400m men's events.
Finishing second in their heat with a time of 3:13.79, the quartet of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Chidi Okezie, and Esther Elo Joseph ensured Nigeria's presence on the Olympic stage again for the Mixed Relay.Team Nigeria also qualified in the 4X400m men's event as they finished in the second automatic qualification spot with a season's best 3:01.70 in Heat 2 behind Belgium .
The USA dominated the race with a time of 42.21s, while France's Mallory Leconte edged out Godbless for second place in 43.09s. Unfortunately, due to visa issues and last-minute injuries, Team Nigeria was unable to compete in heat 4 of the women's 4x400m.At the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24, the top 14 teams in each relay event automatically qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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