The Night of Columbus Indoor Games witnessed an exceptional performance by Usheoritse Itsekiri, the three time Nigerian National Champion and African 4x100m gold medalist. Itsekiri stormed to victory in the men’s 50m invitational, clocking an impressive 5.74s. He narrowly edged out Canada’s Malachi Murray, who finished in 5.76s, and Tyrell Davis, who claimed third in 5.85s, further solidifying his reputation as one of Africa’s premier sprinters.
Meanwhile, Udodi Onwuzurike continued his remarkable form in the men’s 60m event. The Nigerian sprint sensation equaled his season best of 6.70s in the prelims, earning him a third place finish in the final. He finished behind World Champion Noah Lyles, who dominated with a 6.62s finish, and Caleb Dean, Onwuzurike’s training mate, who claimed second place with a time of 6.68s. Onwuzurike’s consistency highlights his potential for a remarkable indoor season.
At the Astana Indoor Meet in Kazakhstan, reigning African 400m champion Chidi Okezie opened his indoor season with a commendable 46.99s in the men’s 400m. The time earned him third place behind Great Britain’s Alex Haydok-Wilson, who clinched gold with 46.45s, and Portugal’s Ericson Taveres, who clocked 46.72s for second. Okezie’s performance serves as a promising start to his 2025 season as he builds momentum for the year ahead.
At the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational in Albuquerque, NM, Knowledge Omovoh showcased her speed in the 200m, clocking an impressive 23.68 seconds.This impressive mark earned her a well deserved 2nd place, showcasing her speed and determination on the track.
A promising start to the season, Knowledge continues to prove her potential as a standout athlete.
