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 Whyte of USC, who won in 50.91s. This performance marks a significant improvement for Onojuwevwo as she builds momentum for the outdoor season, reaffirming her position as one of Nigeria’s rising stars in the 400m.
Not just dominant in the quarter mile, Onojuwevwo also showcased her speed over the shorter sprint, running a brilliant 23.25s in the women’s 200m to finish third in her heat. This double showing underlines her growing ability to compete strongly across multiple events.
With a promising start to her campaign, she is well on track to deliver more standout performances as the season progresses.
With her form looking sharp early in the outdoor season, all eyes will be on Onojuwevwo in the coming weeks. Her 51.01s clocking puts her in strong contention for bigger meets ahead, and if she continues on this trajectory, she could be set for even faster times. As the season unfolds, she remains a key name to watch on both the collegiate and international circuits.
