According to Thisday newspapers,Nigerian silver medallist Sunday Bada is dead.
The 41-year-old is fondly remembered for his brave feat as part of the Nigerian team that won the silver medal in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2000 Olympics held in Sydney, Australia setting a national record of 2:58.68 minutes in that race.
Bada won three medals at World Indoor Championships, including a gold medal in 1997. He also won silver medals at the 1993 (Toronto) and 1995 (Barcelona) competitions.
The cause of his death is not yet known. Will update you guys as the story unfolds.
