Nigerian female relay team surprised many pundits as they rose above all odds to clinch the gold medal the current IAAF/BTC world relays going on in Bahamas. The Nigerian team comprising of world bronze medallists Blessing Okagbare propelled the team off the block before handing over the baton to Regina George who handed over to Dominique Duncan and the final leg was ran by Christy Udoh. The Nigerian team won with a time of 1:30.52 while the second position went to Jamaica who ran a time of 1:31.73. The third position went to Germany with a time of 1:33.61.
The pre tournament favorites was the USA and they appeared to the on course to defend their title before the change over between Tarmoh and Allyson Felix was bungled thus putting an end to their medal hopes.
