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Burkina Faso and South Africa Strike Gold at African U18/U20 Athletics Meet

Burkina Faso and South Africa won their first gold medals at the CAA African U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta, shining in triple and high jump events.

Burkina Faso opened the medal tally at the CAA African U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta by winning gold in the U18 women’s triple jump. Zango Salisa jumped 12.79 meters to secure first place, leaving Morocco’s Masat Kaota with silver after a 12.39-meter leap. Tunisia’s Finel Chidi followed closely with a 12.26-meter jump to claim bronze.

Later in the day, South Africa picked up its first gold medal through Natro Ler, who cleared 2 meters to win the U18 high jump event. Nigeria also made a strong showing, with Ikeki Daniel finishing second and Oddo Melvin placing third. The competition, which continues in Ogun State, has seen rising talents from across Africa showcase their athletic skills.

See also  The Virginia Cavaliers delivered a stunning upset on Friday night as quarterback Chandler Morris scored on a four-yard run in the second overtime to seal a 46-38 victory over No 8 Florida State at Scott Stadium. The win marks Virginia’s first home triumph over a top 10 team since their 2005 victory against the Seminoles. Excited fans rushed onto the field the moment Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos’ last-second throw into the end zone fell incomplete. While Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell confirmed his players made it safely to the locker room, he admitted he was unsure if the chaotic scene left any issues. Virginia head coach Tony Elliott expressed regret that he could not shake Norvell’s hand, stressing his respect for the opposing coach and his hope that no one was seriously hurt. The Associated Press reported that one fan was carried off on a stretcher and several others received attention from stadium staff. Under new ACC rules, Virginia will face a fine for the field storming. The first offense comes with a $50,000 penalty, with repeated violations leading to higher fines. Morris had a strong outing with 229 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and three interceptions on 26-of-35 attempts. Running back J’Mari Taylor added 99 rushing yards and a touchdown on 27 carries. For Florida State, Castellanos threw for 254 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, while also scoring once on the ground. The victory sent shockwaves through Charlottesville as the Cavaliers celebrated a memorable night that will stand as one of their biggest wins in recent history.
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