U-20 World Athletics: Nigerian-born Okon wins 400m gold medal for South Africa
Udeme Okon has won a gold medal for South Africa in the 400m at the U-20 World Athletics Championships in Peru.
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Udeme Okon has won a gold medal for South Africa in the 400m at the U-20 World Athletics Championships in Peru.
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