Athletes of the week: The 2nd All-Comers Meet hosted by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) witnessed numerous mind-blowing Personal Bests across various Track and Field events. Two of the most impressive came from Grace Nwokocha in the Women’s sprint…
Athletic Heat Co-founder, Ruth Usoro hits Long Jump Olympic standard, two to go!
Yes, two more standards to hit for Ruth Usoro as the Olympic Games are fast approaching. Yesterday, Feb 26th which was Day One of the Big 12 Indoor Championship, she hit a massive Personal Best of 6.82m in her last…
Ntia-Obong & Erhire named Athletes of the Week at NJCAA Region VI
Over the weekend, the NJCAA Region VI Indoor Championship and C-USA Indoor Championship took place in New Orleans and Alabama respectively and a couple of Nigerians were in attendance. Athletic Heat best performances at the meet came from Best Erhire…
Joseph Edafiadhe makes indoor debut as Ntia-Obong, Meyiwa, Abu claim victory
2019 National Long Jump champion, Joseph Edafiadhe has began his collegiate career on a winning note, taking the top spot at the KMS Invitational held in Birmingham Crossplex , Alabama, USA. The dazzling jumper who left the shores of Nigeria…
Meet Blessing Okagabre & Divine Oduduru’s Training Group
When you move with the right people and the right team, the right results will come! Ever wondered who and where Divine Oduduru and Blessing Okagbare train? Well, they with some of the very best in the WORLD as seen…
Lucy Ejike
Meet Lucy Ejike Lucy Ejike is a Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter. She has represented the nation at five consecutive Paralympic Games from 2000 in Sydney through to 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. She has won medals at each, three gold and…
TAFCAN Lagos COVID-19 Resumption Meet set to hold Nov. 18th & 25th
The Lagos Chapter of Track and Field coaches Association of Nigeria (TAFCAN) in conjunction with the LAGOS STATE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION is set to hold her first meet since the lockdown in March. The Meet has been scheduled to hold on…
140 athletes set to compete at Okowa Post Covid-19 Athletics Meet
Covid-19 Athletics Meet: The coronavirus pandemic hit the world early this year with various sporting activities coming to a halt across the globe and despite the commencement of Athletics events since July in Europe and America, for over 7 months…
Okagbare, Oduduru launch Foundation
There’s nothing as great as giving back and Nigeria’s top athletes are setting the ball rolling as regards giving back. On October 9th, African Queen of the Athletics, Blessing Okagbare turned a year older and to celebrate her new age…
Nonye Okorafor
Meet Nonye Okorafor (Lead Designer) “make the Holy Spirit your Greatest friend, and each move you make becomes a breakthrough”. Nonye a lover of God and His creations,the creative director of The Athletic Heat. He is presently in the final…
