Spread the loveBy Daily Review OnlineTeam Nigeria endured a mixed opening day at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with a handful of athletes advancing to the semi-finals while others exited the competition early. The championships, which run from August 5 to 9, feature a strong Nigerian contingent competing across several track and field events. She improved to 11.54 seconds in the semi-finals but placed fifth, falling short of a place in the final. The men’s 100 metres also produced a Nigerian semi-finalist as Tejiri Godwin qualified with a second-place finish in his heat in 10.39 seconds. Nigeria will also compete in the men’s and women’s 4×100 metres relays as well as the women’s 4×400 metres relay as the championships continue in Oregon.