Ejiro Peters sprinted to a spectacular victory in the women’s 100m final at the 2nd Niger Delta Games. Representing Delta State, Peters crossed the finish line ahead of a competitive field to claim the gold medal.
Peters described her performance as a “golden moment.” She believes this victory will serve as a launchpad for her future career in world athletics.
The race was particularly significant for Peters because she set a new Personal Best (PB). She finished with a time of 11.58 seconds, successfully erasing her previous record of 11.67 seconds.
While Peters took the top spot for Delta State, the host state, Edo, performed well in the remaining positions. Praise Tejiri earned the silver medal, and Imoisemeh Victory secured the bronze for Team Edo.
In an interview with the Niger Delta Games (NDG) media team after the race, Peters expressed her surprise at the result. She admitted that while she worked hard, she did not expect to record such a fast time.
“I will say I was not expecting it, actually,” Peters said. “But it came, and I’m very excited. Competing for my state is a big deal for me, and I give all the glory to God.”
The young sprinter was quick to share the credit for her success. She specifically thanked her coach, Emily Osakwe, for her unwavering support and guidance. Peters noted that having a coach who believed in her potential made a significant difference in her preparation.
Furthermore, she views this gold medal as just the beginning of her journey. “Emerging as the best is a great opportunity for me,” she added. “I am going to build on that for the future.”
With a new personal record and a gold medal, Peters is now focused on reaching even larger international competitions. Her performance in Benin City has established her as one of the rising stars to watch in Nigerian athletics.
As the Niger Delta Games continue, Peters’ victory serves as an inspiration to other athletes. Her blend of humility and ambition suggests that the world may see much more of her on the global stage very soon.
