Tima Godbless is on fire, the LSU speedster stormed to a bronze medal in the women’s 100m final at the 2025 NCAA Championships, clocking 11.18s (-1.4) in a gritty race to edge out Anthaya Charlton by just 0.006s. It was…
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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…
Africans Shine in 2025 men’s 100m rankings.
The 2025 track season is proving to be electric, and Africa is right at the heart of it. In the latest world rankings for the top ten men’s 100m, four African sprinters have surged into the elite list and one…
From Abeokuta to Europe, Nigerian ahletes begin their global journey
In a landmark moment for Nigerian athletics, a group of standout home based athletes has arrived in Europe to compete at the prestigious Athletics Week in Russia, marking the first time many of them will be competing on European soil.Fresh…
Tima Godbless breaks the 11-Second with 10.91s
Tima Godbless has officially arrived on the world stage. The Nigerian sprint sensation delivered the performance of her life at the NCAA East Regionals, clocking a jaw dropping 10.91s (1.2) in the women’s 100m to set a new Personal Best,…
Zimbabwean duo Charamba and Makarawu blaze Into NCAA Championships in the 200m event.
It was a day of speed, pride, and qualification as Zimbabwe’s sprinting talents lit up the track at the NCAA East Regionals. Makanakaishe Charamba delivered a jaw dropping performance in the men’s 200m, clocking a wind aided 19.79s (+2.4) to…
Abdul-Rasheed Saminu shatters Ghanaian 100m record with world leading 9.86s
Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu delivered a sensational performance at the NCAA East Preliminaries, scorching the track in a time of 9.86 seconds (+0.6 m/s) to win his 100m heat in style. His blistering run not only earned him the fastest time…
Praise Idamadudu excels on NAIA Collegiate circuit, stamping her legacy in Cumberland University
When Praise Idamadudu first stepped onto the track in Cumberland University colors, few could have imagined just how far and how fast she would go. Now, after an illustrious collegiate career that has spanned years of consistent dominance, national titles,…
Olaolu Olatunde transmission to the collegiate circuit.
In 2023, Olaolu Olatunde’s track career hung in the balance. A torn meniscus and partial…
