Olympics: Nigerians Console As Favour Ofili Cries After 200m Final Failure (Video)

Favour Ofili refused to be comforted after she finished 6th in the 200m women’s finals in the ongoing 2024 Olympics in Paris.

A viral video showing Nigerian athlete, Favour Ofili, in tears after coming 6th at the 200 meters Final, in the ongoing 2024 Olympics in Paris, has emerged.

Gabby Thomas from the USA , won the 200-m sprint Tuesday night at the Stade de France, the first U.S. track athlete to win gold in this event since Allyson Felix in 2012. 

Thomas won with a time of 21.83 seconds; Julien Alfred of St. Lucia finished second, with a time of 22.08, to take silver while Brittany Brown of the U.S. earned bronze, with a time of 2.20.

Recall that on Monday, Favour Ofili finished second during the qualifiers with a season’s best time of 22.05s. 

GWG.ng reports that Offili was unable to clinche any medal in the finals. While she cried uncontrollably, officials in her team were seen trying to console her.

Watch the video below 👇:

Surprisingly, Nigerians on social media sent in hugs and encouragement, stressing that Favour Ofili must not give up at this point of her career.

See some reactions gathered by GWG.ng:

gq_chucks said, “We love you. All you need is hit the field and keep working. See you at 2028.”

640818_  said, “Wipe your tears girl. We’re all proud of you.”

giftpotential said, “We love you dear, please don’t cry.”

gidimulla said, “You did your best baby girl congratulations Favour.”

big_mikeoflos said, “For a country that has failed all of us, you owe no apologies please.”

sigma_impact258 said, “Trying is winning….it is not about the medals and accolades all the time, sometimes it is about trying…you are a champion.”

doskeydims said, “You don’t need to cry, you have registered your name in the book of legends.”

sederni81 said, “You are a champ for reaching the finals, we appreciate you baby girl.”

wowproductsandmor said, “We are super super proud of you girl. You are exceptional!”

As the Olympics progresses are hopeful to win some medals.

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