Nigeria, May 29 -- Team Ogun's rising star, Aderonke Akanbi, rewrote the record books at the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 on Wednesday with her dazzling display of endurance and speed.

Taking part in the women's 3000-metre steeplechase, she not only earned a gold medal but also smashed the previous festival record by an impressive margin.

The Ogun State athlete obliterated the previous festival record of 11:07, crossing the finish line at 10:28.04.

This record-breaking performance firmly establishes Akanbi as one of Nigeria's brightest athletic talents, earning her well-deserved acclaim across the festival.

Her victory was even sweeter by her earlier triumph in the 1500m women's final, giving her two remarkable gold medals at this year'...