A marathoner, Fadekemi Olude, who represented Nigeria at the first African Beach Games in Sal, Cape Verde, says she is both happy and sad for emerging sixth in the half marathon held on June 16.
Olude told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from Sal that though she placed sixth, she was grateful for the opportunity to represent Nigeria and the experience she gained.
“I felt glad because God really answered my prayer; before I left, I said that I was confident but at the same time God should help me.
“I prayed that He should make me to fly like an eagle, and if you look at the time, we were close to each other, this was a big experience for me,” she said.
Olude who finished her race with a time of 1.24.40 seconds, also expressed satisfaction that she finished the race few minutes behind the scheduled time.
She said that she was sure that, if given another opportunity to represent the country, she would up her game.
“I am very sure that if there is…
