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Antwon Hicks has set a new national record in the 110m Men’s Hurdles event at the ongoing All-Nigeria National Championship ongoing in Sapele.
Hicks’ winning time of 13.27 secs has also qualified him for the Rio Olympics.
The previous record in the 110m hurdles was held by Williams Erese who set a time 13.42secs in the United States in 2003.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria will have to ratify the new record set.
More details to follow.
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