Nigeria’s Ajayi Fumbles In Women’s 400m Final, Botswana’s Montsho Wins Gold

By Johnny Edward:

Nigeria’s Yinka Ajayi finished eighth in the women’s athletics 400m final at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia on Wednesday, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.

Ajayi recorded a time of 52.26 seconds at the Carrara Stadium Track.

The 20-year-old had earlier finished second in the women’s 400m semi-final 2, posting a time of in 51.81 seconds.

Amantle Montsho from Botswana recorded a time of 50.15 seconds to win gold while Jamaica’s Anastasia Le-roy won silver with a time of 50.57 seconds.

Le-roy’s compatriot, Stephenie Mcpherson, finished third with a time of 50.93 seconds to win bronze.