The
National Sports Festival 2012 tagged ‘Eko 2012’, lived up to its
billing as Nigeria’s foremost sports event as sportsmen and women from
across the states of the federation, battle tooth and nail to emerge
victorious.
A
classic example was in the beginning of the final of 200 m Butterfly
for women, when Ibukun Adamolekun took a comfortable lead at the first
and second laps.
She
appeared to be coasting to the gold even on the third lap. But Emutimu
Duke of Delta wouldn’t give up without a fight as she almost caught up
with her in the final lap. Emutimu surprised all and the loud cheers
was just the motivation she needed to take the lead.
But
Ibukun would rather die than lose the gold that once appeared within
reach before the hot chase. She gave her all and still won it but it was
not as easy as she impressed in the beginning.
She
was exhaused and while celebrating her hard earned gold she saw herself
gasping for breath and was falling back into the pool before she was
quickly rescued after she signaled danger and called for help.
She
collapsed and the medical team battled to her. The arena roaring
spectators turned quiet as silent prayers were offered to avert what
could be a tragedy. After about five minutes, Ibukun was revived and the
fans once more cheered the gold winner as she was taken to the medical
room for further attention.
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