Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe returned to the track on July 4th, competing in a high profile men’s 100m final at the Meeting Stanislas in France. Facing a strong field, Ashe clocked 10.14s (+1.2 m/s) to finish 5th overall, in…
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Team Nigeria finalizes squad as AFN trials wrap up in Sagamu ahead of 2025 CAA U-18/U-20 Championships
With the 2025 CAA U-18/U-20 African Championships fast approaching, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has stepped up preparations by initiating a special dietary plan for Team Nigeria, aimed at optimizing the performance of the young athletes. Following the conclusion…
Gafar Badmus blazes to 45.78s for U20 title as the Nigerian 400m prodigy continues meteoric rise
Gafar Badmus is Nigeria’s new 400m sensation, and his recent string of performances proves he’s on the rise. At the National U20 Championships, Badmus lit up the track with a commanding 45.78s to claim the junior title, showing maturity and…
Windy PB for Ofili, Season Bests for Rosemary & Egwero at ATX Sprint Classic
It was a day to remember at the ATX Sprint Classic in Texas, led by World Record holder and the Olympic 200m finalist, Favour Ofili who is in sizzling form, clocking a Personal Best of 10.87s (1.9m/s) in her heat,…
Usheoritse Itsekiri hits form with 10.07s SB
Nigerian sprinter Usheoritse Itsekiri is gradually rounding into form ahead of the World Championships, clocking a Season’s Best (SB) of 10.07s (+1.5) to finish 3rd in the men’s 100m at the Bog Vigars Classic in Ontario, Canada. The race was…
Ashe, Ogunlewe, Folawiyo Nigerian speedsters making waves in Europe
Nigerian sprinting sensation Favour Ashe continued his impressive form this season, storming to a Season’s Best (SB) of 10.11s to win his 100m heat at the International Meeting Anhalt in Germany. In the final, Ashe showed even more promise, lowering…
Tobi Amusan blazes to season’s best of 12.24s in Paris Diamond League
Tobi Amusan delivered thrilling performance at the Paris Diamond League, clocking an impressive Season’s Best (SB) of 12.24s in the women’s 100m hurdles final. In a fiercely contested race, the Nigerian sprint hurdler finished 2nd, narrowly edged out by Grace…
Rosemary Chukwuma runs 11.03s to hit World Championships standard
Nigerian sprint sensation, Rosemary Chukwuma, is officially back and in blazing form. Making her first major appearance since turning professional with Nike, Chukwuma delivered a statement performance at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in Florida. She stormed to a Season’s…
Ezekiel Nathaniel breaks Nigerian record, storms to NCAA 400mH title in 47.49s
In a season that has seen him redefine excellence, Nigerian sensation Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a historic performance at Hayward Field by storming to victory in the men’s 400m hurdles final at the NCAA Championships. The Baylor University senior clocked a…
Samuel Ogazi wins NCAA 400m title with 44.84s
Samuel Ogazi delivered a sensational performance to win the NCAA men’s 400m title, clocking 44.84s and becoming only the second Nigerian man in history to win the event joining Clement Chukwu, who last claimed the crown in 1999. After settling…