Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili shared her reflections on her participation in the recently concluded 2024 Olympic Games in France.

In a series of professional communications on X, Ofili expressed her pride in her performance despite the challenging circumstances she faced.

“It’s easy to feel defeated, but every setback is a setup for a comeback. I’m proud of myself, this Olympics made me realize how strong I am and I’m grateful for the support from my coach, family, and fans.

“Trusting God’s plan and ways is the only way to heal because I know his plans are to give me hope and a future.

“Thank you Paris for yet another lesson learned and thank you to everyone who has been with me along the way—this isn’t the end, it’s just another step in the story.”

“Competing in the Olympics has been the dream of a lifetime. The outcome of this Olympic wasn’t what I hoped for—having to fight with myself every day to be strong mentally even when my body and health were at stake due to the challenges I faced,” stated Ofili, who finished sixth in the 200m final.

Ofili’s omission from the 100m race at the games due to administrative oversights by Nigerian athletic authorities sparked concerns among stakeholders.

She expressed her dissatisfaction on social media after discovering her name was absent from the 100m race roster.

“It is with great regret that I have just been told I will not be competing in the 100 meters at this Olympic Games,” she wrote. “I qualified, but those with the AFN and NOC failed to enter me. I have worked for 4 years to earn this opportunity. For what?”

Her outburst later created heated reactions from the public.

Ms. Ofili successfully advanced to the women’s 200-meter final after securing first place in the heats and second place in the quarterfinal.

The Nigerian athlete was assigned lane nine on the 200-meter track, adjacent to lane eight, which was occupied by Ms. Julien Alfred, the gold medalist in the 100-meter event.

Despite Ms. Ofili’s evident physical fitness and potential to secure a medal, she narrowly missed out on victory in the final, which was characterized by intense competition.

Following the race, Ms. Ofili displayed emotional distress and was subsequently consoled by journalists in the designated mixed zone.

“I’m tired,” she repeatedly said in a viral video as she fell into the arms of one of the women for comfort.