By Ben Efe
WILL Marie Josee Ta Lou come to the African Athletics Championships August 1-5 in Asaba, Delta State? This is the question on the lips of Nigerian athletics enthusiasts, after the Ivorian wonder woman posted 10.89 seconds at the IAAF Diamond League in Monaco, last Friday night.
Ta Lou has been consistent in form and spirit, since settling for silver at the 2017 World Championships in London. By yards she is the leading woman in the world 100m so far this season and from all reckoning, she is poised to win her first African championships title having settled for silver in Marrakesh and Durban.
Based on the outing in Monaco, it is safe to conclude that the women sprints titles have been decided: Ta Lou, and her compatriot Murielle Ahoure who placed 11.01 seconds in Monaco are top contenders.
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