Nigerian sprint sensation and Olympian, Udodi Onwuzurike, opened his 2025 outdoor campaign with a promising 20.50s (-1.0m/s) in the men’s 200m at the Tom Jones Invitational. Competing in the Olympic Development section, the Stanford graduate finished 5th overall in a…
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Favour Ofili opens 2025 season with blistering 22.34s
Nigerian sprint queen and Olympian, Favour Ofili, launched her 2025 outdoor campaign in sensational style, clocking a season opening 22.34s (+0.2) in the women’s 200m at the Tom Jones Invitational. Running from lane 7 in a star studded heat that…
Ogho Oghene Egwero turns back the clock with blistering 10.29s win at Jet Relays 2025
Nigerian sprint legend Ogho Oghene Egwero is far from done. At 36, the veteran sprinter stormed to victory in the men’s 100m at the Jet Relays 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas, clocking an impressive 10.29s (4.3) Competing against collegiate athletes,…
Jennifer Obi’s electrifying comeback, from setbacks to sprinting glory in Uyo
Jennifer Obi lit up the track at the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, delivering a performance that strengthen her place among Nigeria’s rising sprint stars. After clocking a personal best of 11.43 seconds in the heats, she returned with…
Ashe Favour Claims 100m Glory at Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo
Two time Olympian and sprint sensation Ashe Favour stormed to victory at the 2025 Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, marking a significant season opener. With ease and elegance, he clocked 10.21 seconds in the heats, barely breaking a sweat.…
Ella Onojuwevwo opens outdoor season with stunning 51.01s
Nigerian quarter miler Ella Onojuwevwo put on an impressive display at the LSU Battle on the Bayou, clocking a season’s best of 51.01s in the women’s 400m to finish second overall. In a tightly contested race, she trailed only Madison…
Rosemary Chukwuma Begins Outdoor Season with a Windy 11.08s
Nigerian sprint sensation Rosemary Chukwuma opened her outdoor campaign in style at the LSU Battle on the Bayou, storming to victory in the women’s 100m with a time of 11.08s (+5.6). Despite the strong tailwind, her performance signaled a strong…
Tobi Amusan opens 2025 season with 100m victory in Jamaica
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, is back on the track and back to winning ways. The 2022 world champion started her 2025 campaign with a sensational performance in the women’s 100m at the Velocity Fest in…
Akani Simbine wins first individual global medal after years of near misses
South African sprint star Akani Simbine has finally broken his long standing medal drought, securing bronze in the 60m final at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing. The seasoned sprinter clocked 6.54 seconds, earning his first ever individual world…
Ajayi Kayinsola equals 60m National Record as Okon & Adekalu impress
Ajayi Kanyinsola delivered a sensational performance in the men’s 60m heat, clocking a blistering 6.48s to not only set a new personal best but also equal the Nigerian national record. The young sprinter’s electric run saw him comfortably advance to…
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