Nigerian quarter-miler Ella Onojuvwevwo has announced her sponsorship of the Women’s 400m at the Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet, describing it as a great honour to support the event. The African indoor record holder has an outdoor personal best of 49.47 seconds, making her the fourth-fastest Nigerian woman and sixth-fastest African woman in history over the distance.
A two-time World U20 champion in the 4x400m relay, Onojuvwevwo has continued to make her mark internationally through her collegiate career at Louisiana State University (LSU) and her performances for Team Nigeria. Her achievements reflect her consistency and growth as one of Nigeria’s leading 400m talents.
In 2026, she has recorded major victories at the USATF Grand Prix and the Ed Murphey Classic, further strengthening her reputation on the international circuit. She also won bronze in the women’s 400m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, adding another major achievement to her growing list of accolades.
Onojuvwevwo said her sponsorship is an opportunity to support Nigerian athletes who continue to work hard and make the right decisions in their careers. She added that she has been following their efforts and is happy to support each and every one of them.
The sponsorship will reward the top four finishers in the Women’s 400m with the following cash prizes:
🥇 1st Place: ₦100,000
🥈 2nd Place: ₦50,000
🥉 3rd Place: ₦30,000
🏅 4th Place: ₦20,000
The Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at YabaTech Stadium, Lagos. Athletes who have yet to register are encouraged to sign up through A3tickets.com and be part of the celebration of 10 years of impact in athletics.