Team Pathfinder Wins Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Award At 2023 Global Health Technologies Competition

Team Pathfinder has emerged winner of the $500 prize for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award at the 2023 Global Health Technologies competition organised by the Rice University, Houston, Texas on April 21, 2023.

The team comprising some students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso presented a modified pit-latrine system that simultaneously addresses water, sanitation and hygiene and offers users a hygienic and inclusive toilet solution. The team called it a Disability Inclusive Latrine PAN (DILPAN).

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Edose Ibadin Wins 800 Meters Race Event At 2023 Penn Relays In Philadelphia

Edose Ibadin has emerged winner of the men’s 800 meters race event at the 2023 Penn Relays in Philadelphia with a time of 1:49.47.

The Nigerian record holder defeated Americans Ben Allan and Hazem Miawad to the finish in 1:50.23 and 1:50.56 for second and third respectively.

Sade Olatoye Wins Hammer Throw Event At 2023 Outdoor Music City Challenge In Tennessee

Sade Olatoye has emerged winner of the women’s hammer throw event at the 2023 Outdoor Music City Challenge in Tennessee.

She won with a Season’s Best (SB) of 69.33 meters ahead of Rebekah Stucker with 60.58 meters for second place and Giavonna Meeks in third place with 56.48 meters.

Chinecherem Nnamdi Prosper Wins Javelin Event At 2023 Michael Johnson Invitational

Chinecherem Nnamdi Prosper has emerged winner of the men’s javelin event at the 2023 Michael Johnson Invitational with a Season’s Best (SB) throw of 77.50 meters – his fifth try and last legal throw.

He won ahead of Arthur Petersen who reached a Personal Best (PB) of 77.08 meters.