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I was rejected twice by Nigeria. I was supposed to be on the flight to Algiers 2007 because I was the second fastest young athlete at that time, but I was dropped without any explanation.

— Femi Seun Ogunode

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You can never tell, but I’m very sure I can win here.

During training I had run 19.0 seconds so I was very confident I would win.

That does not make him unbeatable when it comes to athletics. Especially when you are in form. Anything can happen. So, anything is possible.

I am ready in any weather, any condition and anywhere.

No matter how fast you are, you need to train hard, you need good facilities and all that will enhance your speed. All that were never available for me while in Nigeria.

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