Nigeria’s rising sprint star, Tima Godbless, delivered a sentilenting performance at the Tom Jones Invitational in Florida, storming to a new collegiate best of 22.55s (-0.3) to win Heat 1 of the women’s 200m. In doing so, she officially punched her ticket to the 2025 World Championships, going under the automatic qualifying mark of 22.57s. Just 0.01s shy of equaling her personal best.
Having steadily built her profile on the collegiate circuit, this race marks a significant breakthrough for the young Nigerian. Her strong start and composed acceleration through the curve positioned her well, but it was her strength down the home stretch against a slight headwind that sealed the win in style. It’s clear that Tima is beginning to find her rhythm in the 200m, and her ability to deliver in a competitive field shows that she’s ready for the global stage.
With the World Championships now within reach, all eyes will be on how she progresses through the rest of the season. A clean, confident run like this early in the year bodes well for what’s to come. For Tima Godbless, this isn’t just about qualification it’s a signal that she’s ready to challenge the best in the world.
