Despite setting a new national record of 3:11.99, the mixed relay four of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Emmanuel Ojeli, and Patience Okon George were unable to advance to the final, finishing ninth overall at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The race began with Samuel Ogazi’s excellent start and powerful finish in the final 50 meters before giving over to Onojuvwevwo, who led until the last 70 meters, when Lieke Klaver overtook her.

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Emmanuel Ojeli ran an excellent leg with a split time of 44.73 seconds, propelling Nigeria to second place.

Okon George raced a solid run but weakened in the final 30 meters, allowing Italy to claim the last automatic slot.

Nigeria finished fourth in the heats with a new national record of 3:11.99, trailing Great Britain (3:10.61), the Netherlands (3:10.81), and Italy (3:11.59), finishing ninth overall.

They were just one spot shy of making the final, since only the top eight fastest teams advance.