The team, which had kept Nigeria’s hopes of winning a medal alive, was disqualified after the referee reported a lane violation during the semifinals [TR17.2.3].
With a time of 2:59.81, Nigeria’s team of Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Dubem Amene, and Chidi Okezie finished second in their semifinal heat and hoped to compete in Saturday’s final.
The athletes were disqualified for stepping on the line during their semifinal heat and will no longer compete in the men’s 4x400m final.
“Nigeria have been disqualified from the Men’s 4x400m relay final for a lane violation in the semi-final,” Super Sport wrote.
However, South Africa will take their place in the final on Saturday.
This news follows Tobi Amusan’s exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics after finishing third in the women’s 100m hurdles semifinals.
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