UNILAG Claims First FASU Games Athletics Gold in the 4x100m Relay
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) triumphed at the FASU Games by winning the gold medal in the women's 4x100m relay with a time of 48.76 seconds, significantly ahead of Lagos State University (LASU), which took silver in 55.97 seconds, and Lagos State University of Technology (LASUTECH), securing bronze in 60.97 seconds.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) made history at the Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games by clinching the gold medal in the women's 4x100m relay. The talented quartet from UNILAG dominated the race, finishing with an impressive time of 48.76 seconds. Their performance left a significant gap between them and the competition, securing their position at the top of the podium.
In a remarkable display of athleticism, Lagos State University (LASU) secured the silver medal with a time of 55.97 seconds, while the Lagos State University of Technology (LASUTECH) took home the bronze, finishing in 60.97 seconds. This victory not only highlights UNILAG's strength in athletics but also showcases an all-Nigerian podium for the women's event.
On the men's side, the University of Ghana emerged victorious, narrowly edging out the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in a thrilling race. The University of Ghana clocked a time of 40.61 seconds, while KNUST finished just behind in 40.70 seconds. The University for Development Studies (UDS) rounded out the podium with a time of 41.78 seconds, placing third. UNILAG finished in fourth place, posting a time of 41.90 seconds.
This outstanding performance at the FASU Games underscores the growing prominence of Nigerian universities in athletics and the importance of supporting and promoting sports programs within academic institutions.
