The Tiger Paw Invitational at Clemson delivered a display of sprinting excellence, with standout performances that shook up the national rankings. Auburn University’s Ajayi Kanyinsola stole the spotlight, running a blistering 6.51s to claim the fastest 60m time in the…
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Tima Godbless storms to 7.08s at Tyson Invitational, rises in NCAA and world rankings
Tima Godbless (LSU) delivered a sensational performance at the Tyson Invitational, clocking a personal best of 7.08 seconds in the 60m final to secure the fastest time of the meet. This electrifying run places her third in the world, third…
Nathaniel Ezekiel Shatters African Record with 44.92s at Jarvis Scott Invitational
Baylor University’s Nathaniel Ezekiel delivered a sensational performance at the Jarvis Scott Invitational, clocking 44.92s to dominate the men’s 400m final. The senior sprinter, who opened his season with 45.56s, showed significant improvement, executing a well paced race with a…
Edidiong Udo & Iredia Goodness Hit Big PRs in U.S. Indoor Track Action
The 2025 indoor track and field season is off, with several standout performances by Nigerian athletes competing across various collegiate and invitational meets in the U.S. Edidiong Udo hit big personal record, a freshman from Ohio State, stunned spectators at…
Itsekiri, Omovoh & Okezie Kick Off Season with Standout Performances
The Night of Columbus Indoor Games witnessed an exceptional performance by Usheoritse Itsekiri, the three time Nigerian National Champion and African 4x100m gold medalist. Itsekiri stormed to victory in the men’s 50m invitational, clocking an impressive 5.74s. He narrowly edged…
Nigerian Athletes Shine in Early Indoor Season Performances
The 2025 indoor athletics season is off to an electrifying start, with Nigerian athletes showcasing remarkable performance across various competitions. At the Nevada Invitational, Joshua, the African Under-20 record holder, stormed to victory in the 60m dash with a scintillating…
SamKay Athletics Club: Nurturing Bayelsa’s Next Champions
SamKay Athletics Club, in partnership with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Education and the Bayelsa State Athletics Association, is set to host the 4th Bayelsa Secondary Schools Athletics Meet on Monday, 27th January 2025, at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex…
Adekalu Fakorede: A rising sprinting star at Mississippi state university
In a sport where milliseconds determine greatness, Adekalu Fakorede, a Nigerian freshman, is quickly making his mark in the collegiate track and field scene. Representing Mississippi State University, Fakorede has not only showcased his talent but also set the stage…
Nigerian Collegiate Athletes Shine Across U.S. Indoor Meets Nigerian athletes continue to make remarkable strides in collegiate athletics, with remarkable performances across multiple events during this season’s U.S. indoor track and field meets. At the McFerrin 12 Degree Invite, the…
AFRICAN U-20 RECORD!!! 🔥
Joshua Caleb 🇳🇬 clocking an incredible 6.57s at the Nevada Silver & Blue Invitational, smashing the African U-20 Record of 6.58s set by Ibrahim Meite in 1994! His electrifying run not only crowned him as Africa’s fastest U-20 sprinter over…
Adekalu Fakorede: A rising sprinting star at Mississippi state university
In a sport where milliseconds determine greatness, Adekalu Fakorede, a Nigerian freshman, is quickly making…
