Esther Joseph

Esther Elo Joseph (born 4 April 2003) is a Nigerian sprinter.[1]

Esther Elo Joseph
Personal information
NationalityNigerian
Born (2003-04-04) 4 April 2003
Sport
SportAthletics
EventSprinter
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400m: 51.61 (Accra, 2024)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Nigeria
African Games
2023 Accra4x400 m relay
2023 Accra400 m

Career

She made her international debut at the 2023 African Games in Accra, where she won the silver medal in the 400 metres behind Mary Moraa and set a personal best in all three of her races, culminating in a 51.61 seconds personal best in the final.[2] She returned to the championships and won a gold in the 4x400m metres relay.[3]

She competed for Nigeria at the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[4] With a time of 3:12.87, the Nigerian Mixed 4x400m team of Joseph, Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, and Chidi Okezie set a new Nigerian national record and African Continental record at the event on 5 May 2024.[5]

References

  1. "Esther Elo Joseph". World Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  2. "Amusan leads gold rush in Accra, wins hurdles, relay events". Punchng. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  3. "Dawn of a new era as African Games end". punchng.com. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  4. "Ofili, Okere made our jons easy in Bahamas says AFN". Guarianng. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  5. "Two Nigerian teams qualify for Olympic Games Relays". Premium Times. 5 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.


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