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Nigeria’s Rising Star Grace Osaretin Clinches Stage 5 Victory at Tour du Burkina Faso
Cycling Teen, Grace Osaretin Claims Stage 5 Victory at Tour du Burkina Faso, as Fairytale Rise Continues
Nigeria’s rising cycling star, Godwin Grace Osaretin, delivered a standout performance to win Stage 5 of the prestigious Tour du Burkina Faso, further cementing her status as one of the continent’s most promising young talents.
Osaretin’s latest triumph adds to what has been a remarkable journey defined by resilience and rapid progression.
From humble beginnings as a wheelbarrow pusher, she has grown into a Nigerian and African junior champion, with her story inspiring many across the country.
Her breakthrough moment on the national stage came at the 2024 National Sports Festival (Gateway Games) in Ogun State, where she stunned speactators by defeating Nigeria’s first cycling Olympian, Ese Ukpeseraye, to win gold in the Women’s 200m Sprint Final.
She followed that performance with another gold medal in the women’s road race at the inaugural African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, confirming her growing dominance among her peers.
Her Stage 5 victory at the Tour du Burkina Faso now signals her continued rise and desire to excel at higher levels, as she continues to build momentum on the international cycling scene.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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