The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially unveiled the qualifying standards for the 2025 World Athletics Championships Trials, set to take place from July 31 to August 2 at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta. These standards will…
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Ezekiel Nathaniel makes history as Bowerman Finalist
Ezekiel Nathaniel has etched his name into the annals of collegiate athletics history, becoming the second Nigerian athlete and first Baylor Bear ever to be named a finalist for The Bowerman the most prestigious award in collegiate track and field.…
Favour Ashe clocks 10.14s in fierce 100m at Meeting Stanislas
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…
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,…
Amusan, Ajayi & Okon set for key test ahead of World Championships
Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, is set to return to the spotlight on Tuesday, June 25, at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, where she will compete in the women’s 100m hurdles. The reigning World Record holder, who…
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…
AFN Announces U18 & U20 trials in Shagamu ahead of CAA Championships
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially announced the U18 & U20 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Trials, set to take place from June 30 to July 1, 2025, at the Shagamu Stadium in Ogun State. This highly anticipated…
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…
Olaolu Olatunde transmission to the collegiate circuit.
In 2023, Olaolu Olatunde’s track career hung in the balance. A torn meniscus and partial…
