Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe returned to the track on July 4th, competing in a high profile men’s 100m final at the Meeting Stanislas in France. Facing a strong field, Ashe clocked 10.14s (+1.2 m/s) to finish 5th overall, in a race that saw Senegal’s Mamadou Fall Sarr steal the spotlight with a winning time of 10.04s. Ashe, who has consistently featured on the international sprint circuit, continues to show grit as he sharpens his form ahead of the season’s climax.
Though not a podium finish, Ashe’s performance reflects his persistence in what has been a demanding outdoor season. Lining up against top tier athletes like Canada’s Jerome Blake and Britain’s Louie Hinchliffe both of whom clocked 10.08s Ashe held his own in a tightly contested race. South Africa’s Abdurahman Karriem edged him out in 4th with 10.12s, highlighting just how narrow the margins were in a field stacked with explosive finishers.
This outing will serve as another important marker in Ashe’s season, as the Nigerian star eyes bigger performances on the global stage. With the world championship drawing near and the African sprint scene buzzing with fierce competition, Ashe remains a central figure in Nigeria’s sprint hopes. As he continues his European tour, all eyes will be on how he builds from here hungry for faster times and the podiums he’s proven capable of reaching.
