2023 National trials beckons as Nigerians seeks more qualifications to the World Championships

The national trials for 2023 will take place in the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin City for the second time in a row. Last year trials was a class act littered with outstanding performances from various disciplines which saw Favour…

Sprinting Prowess displayed at the AFN Golden League Benin

At the just concluded Afn Golden League in Benin, quite a number of athletes turned out and showed up in various events recording fast times in the sprint events. In the women’s 100m which featured two finals, Okwose Faith, the…

Udodi Onwuzurike becomes the 4th African to run sub 10 & sub 20s on same day

 At the just concluded NCAA championships in Austin Texas, several Nigerians stepped out and won either won laurels or bowed out of the Championships in fine fashion.  Leading the men’s results, Stanford Udodi Onwuzurike claimed gold in the men’s 200m…

Udodi Onwuzurike hits double world championships standard as collegiate athletes seeks NCAA qualification

Nigerians have been putting up pretty impressive performances these past couple of weeks both the home based athletes and those in diaspora. The likes of Udodi Onwuzurike,Ashe Favour, Godson Brume, Favour Ofili and Samuel Ogazi has been pushing the boundaries…

Ese Oguma races to 2nd fastest time in NJCAA history 

Athletic Heat CEO Ese Oguma, a freshman at Iowa Western College, smashed the school record in the distance medley relay last weekend, alongside his teammates, Mohammed Kowa, Jacinto Gaspar and Steve Hines.  Oguma took the 400m leg of the 1200-400-800-1600m…

Asiwaju Temitope Alli rewards Chigozie Kalu for 2022 Athlete of the Week 

The premier sponsor of the Athletic Heat Athlete of the Week accolades, Yesir Foundation CEO, Asiwaju Temitope Alli rewarded National Triple Jump champion, Chidozie Kalu with a whopping 200,000 Naira to support his training towards the 2023 season.  Last season,…

Ndola 2023: Ogazi & Oke clock massive 400m Personal Best on Day 2

Samuel Ogazi who ran in a stacked field, the delivered a brilliant performance in the men’s U18 400m, returning a personal best of 46.01s to claim the win. He held of Kenya’s Samuel Tolli who finished second in 46.18s and…

Ndola 2023: Djoma & Oshiokpu lead Team Nigeria on Gold medal spree

The African combined Youth and Junior championships 2023 ongoing in Ndola, Zambia on with the the Nigerian contingent claiming top spots across various events. Djoma Fejiro, reigning National Sports Festival (NSF) champion has been phenomenal this season continuing her winning…

Athletic Heat announces nominees for 5th edition Award

Athletic Heat  is delighted to announce the nominees for the 5th edition of the prestigious Athletic Heat Track and Field Awards, which will recognise the best Nigerian athletes from last season. The nominations reflect the many standout performances that the sport…

Iredia Goodness awarded Mid-South Conference Athlete of the Year

  Discovered in the sub-hubs of southern Nigeria, Iredia Goodness has been a nurtured talent excelling in the jump events. His indoor season has been laced with stellar performances earning him Mid-South Athlete of the Year as well as Freshman of…