The five-time African Junior Champion came just .06 seconds behind the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt who won the heat with 20.28 secs.
The race, in the ninth heat, is the fastest time for a Nigerian athlete in this event in history.
It was nice to shake hands with the big man @usainbolt after the race. I am humbled #INeverExperredIt #TeamUnionpic.twitter.com/Brk9clioVv
— Oduduru Divine (@odudurudivine1) August 16, 2016
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The Nigerian has now qualified for the semi-finals.
Great race divine Oduduru! pic.twitter.com/4KNAMKlody
— Paul (@Naija4me) August 16, 2016