Justina Eyakpobeyan has emerged as the first finalist for Team Nigeria, confidently securing her spot in the women’s 100m final at the World Athletics Junior Championships in Lima. The Nigerian sprinter delivered a strong performance, finishing second in Semifinal 2 with an impressive time of 11.56s earning her a direct qualification (‘Q’) into the finals.
As a freshman at the University of Southern California (USC), Eyakpobeyan is determined to bring home a medal from this prestigious event. With her speed and focus, she has set her sights on standing atop the podium, ready to make her mark on the global stage before resuming her academic and athletic pursuits back on campus.