Nigeria long distance race rave of the moment, Aderonke Olumudi, arrive Nigeria Sunday night from the US to intensify her preparation for the third edition of the annual Okpekpe 10km Road race.
The Kogi born athlete on arrival said her target would be to be the first Nigerian to win the race which has been dominated by the East Africans since inception.
“I am happy to be back after more than a month in the US,” she said to our correspondent on arrival Sunday night.
“The preparation starts now for me because I am not going to settle for anything less than the top prize.
“I want to be the first Nigerian to win the competition that was why I am home early to intensify my preparation.”
Speaking on what to expect against the East Africans who will be aiming to continue their dominance, Olumudi said she is not perturbed as she has confidence in herself.
She said: “I am not intimidated by the calibre of athletes that will be coming because I have so much believe in myself.
“I competed against some of them in the US and still come out on top despite the little time I have to prepare. I hope to travel to the venue of the race early to familiarise myself with the environment and with hard work and God on my side, I will win the race.”
By Samuel Ahmadu, Follow him on Twitter
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