Nigeria, April 10 -- The 2024 MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays began on a high note in Lagos on Wednesday, with an action-packed Day 1 that delivered excitement, energy, and a string of impressive personal records.

Taking place across two major venues - Yabatech and the University of Lagos Sports Complex - the event saw young athletes from across Nigeria competing fiercely for medals and points on behalf of their schools and teams.

The sprint events, especially the 100m and 400m races, produced a flurry of Personal Bests (PBs), setting the tone for a thrilling athletics weekend.

Two-time Olympian Emmanuel Ojeli was one of the standout performers, smashing his three-year-old PB in the men's 100m semifinals with a blazing time of 10.24s.

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