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 the Stan Scott Invitational with a blazing 45.61s debut in the 400m. His performance not only claimed the NCAA lead and World No. 2 ranking but also established him as Nigeria’s fourth fastest all time in the indoor 400m. Other remarkable performances included Goodness Iredia, who hit big personal record and broke his own indoor program record with a 7.79m leap in the long jump at the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational.
Nigerian sprinter Tima Godbless continued her indoor form at the Razorback Invitational, clocking a personal best of 23.52s in the 200m to finish seventh overall. Earlier in the meet, she secured a season best 7.30s in the women’s 60m heats, eventually finishing third in the final with a time of 7.34s. The LSU sophomore is setting the pace for what promises to be a massive season ahead.
Eseroghene Awusa impressed with her progression in the 60m hurdles, advancing from 8.36s in the heats to a personal best of 8.23s in the semifinals. The Nigerian athlete capped off her meet with an eighth place finish in the finals, signaling an exciting season ahead.
Emmanuel Njoku of Iowa, whose 7.66m jump in his collegiate debut highlighted his potential as a valuable team asset. These performances, alongside Nathaniel Ezekiel’s meet record of 45.56s in the 400m at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational and Iyanuoluwa Omisore’s strong showing at the John Thomas Terrier Classic with a 21.77s finish in the 200m, emphasize the dominance and promise of Nigerian athletes on the global stage this season.
As these athletes continue to deliver exceptional results, the future of track and field for Nigerian athletes looks brighter than ever. From smashing records to setting new benchmarks. With momentum building, fans can look forward to a season filled with historic achievements and inspiring performances.