G4S 4teen sprinter receives opportunity to train with world's fastest man
15 December 2010
Obinna is officially the fastest man in Nigeria, and as part of the G4S 4teen programme, he has been given the opportunity to travel to Jamaica and join a training camp with the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt and other athletes, and one of the world’s best sprint coaches, Glen Mills.
Obinna arrived in Kingston, Jamaica on December 10th to start his two months training and make the most of a chance to improve his performance with the most talented people in athletics. Whilst he is there the G4S office in Kingston will be supporting and assisting Obinna with transport, accommodation and ensuring he gets the most out of his stay.
The charismatic young sprinter has risen quickly to the top of his sport, having already competed at both the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2009 IAAF Athletics World Championships, and is fast becoming a man to take notice of on the international stage. Obinna’s phenomenal dedication to his sport has impressed all those around him, not least his G4S 4teen mentor Haile Gebrselassie with whom he has spent time training, both in Ethiopia and at G4S 4teen training camps in Kenya.
The Nigerian hopes his determination and strong work ethic will see him qualify for his second consecutive Olympics in London and perhaps even help him go one step further. On hearing the news that G4S had arranged this unique experience for him Obinna commented: “this is really a dream come true for me, it’s what I have always needed - thank you, this could change my performance forever.”
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