Patience Okon-George Posts Fastest Time In Eight Years In Russia

Patience Okon-George Posts Fastest Time In Eight Years In Russia

Sampson Adedeji

Nigerian quarter-miler Patience Okon-George delivered an impressive performance at the Znamensky Memorial athletics meeting in Russia, recording her fastest time in eight years to finish third in the women's 400 metres, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The experienced Nigerian athlete clocked a season's best of 51.41 seconds, marking her quickest performance since 2018 and underlining her return to strong form ahead of upcoming international competitions.

Okon-George finished behind Dominican Republic star Marileidy Paulino, who claimed victory with a time of 49.89 seconds, while Cuba's Roxana Gómez secured second place after crossing the line in 51.00 seconds.

The performance represents a significant milestone for Okon-George, who continues to show consistency on the international circuit.

 Her season-best run is expected to boost her confidence as she prepares for future championships and qualification events.

The Znamensky Memorial remains one of the notable athletics meetings in Russia, attracting elite athletes from across the world.