Nigeria’s Favour Ofili has also secured her place in the 200m finals, displaying her incredible sprinting competence. Known for her powerful strides and extraordinary acceleration, Ofili has consistently delivered outstanding performances on the track. Her advancement to the finals is…
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Nathaniel ends 12-Year drought, secures semi-final spot in Paris
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…
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…
Nigeria’s Olympic Journey Begins with a defeat to Brazil
Match Report The Super Falcons of Nigeria suffered a disappointing loss to Brazil in their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Brazil edged out Nigeria’s Super Falcons 0-1 in a closely contested match. Brazil’s Gabi Nunes scored the…
Super Falcons, Nigeria’s Women’s Football Team Qualifies for Paris Olympics
In a spine tingling turn of events, Nigeria’s women’s football team, the Super Falcons, has secured a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. This achievement marks their fourth Olympic appearance, following a 16-year hiatus from the prestigious international competition.…
Enoch Adegoke clocks 9.98s to qualify for semis #Tokyo2020
National Champion in the men’s 100m, Enoch Adegoke has been very consistent this season, winning his first National Sports Festival in April then went on to win his first National Senior Title in June where he hit the Olympic standard…
Rilwan Alowonle’s Uneased Shoulder- THE PRESSURE
World Championships semifinalist in the men’s 400m hurdles, Rilwan Alowonle shared with us how he was under pressure to hit the Olympic standard, so each time he went out to compete, he was tensed. “This whole season, I’ve just been…
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…
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…
