Ezekiel Nathaniel has made history at the Paris Olympics by becoming the first Nigerian athlete in 12 years to reach the semi-finals of the 400m hurdles. Nathaniel’s notable achievement has reignited hope and pride among Nigerian sports enthusiasts, highlighting his…
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Blessing Oborududu’s Journey in Olympic Wrestling
Blessing Oborududu has made history for Nigeria by reaching the Olympic semifinals in wrestling for the second consecutive time, solidifying her status as one of the top contenders in her weight class. Competing in the women’s 68kg freestyle category, Oborududu…
4 Nigerian teenagers competing in Athletics at the Olympics
Samuel Ogazi: Nigeria’s Rising Olympic Star Samuel Ogazi is making waves in the athletic scene as he prepares to represent Nigeria at the Olympics. This talented young athlete has had an impressive season, with notable wins in the 400m events…
Star Mpama: A national Athlete revolutionizing Nigeria Athletics
Star Mpama is a trailblazing athlete from Nigeria whose exceptional achievements have shattered records and inspired young athletes across Africa. With a strong academic foundation, she has earned numerous accolades, including Horizon Leader of the Year 2024 at Butler Community…
Unique Stars Club: Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes
As the summer holidays is on, children and parents alike eagerly search for enriching activities to make the most of the break. This year, the Unique Stars Athletics Club is stepping up with an exciting opportunity for kids aged 3…
Athletic Heat celebrates 8th anniversary
It’s been EIGHT years of recognising, promoting and supporting Nigerian athletes and coaches with our various initiatives such as Athlete of the Week, Athletic Heat annual Awards, School and sport program and managing Athletes. In the last 8 years we…
Ashe & Ofili race to 100m World Lead times
Outdoor season is upon us and Nigerian athletes in diaspora went on a high to drop dazzling times in their various disciplines even going out to world leading performances. At the Florida Relays, Favour Ashe competed in his first outdoors…
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…
