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Kayinsola Ajayi finished third in the Diamond League Final in Brussels in 9.97 seconds, adding another elite result to a season already featuring a Nigerian record, Diamond League victories and Commonwealth bronze. One fast race can announce a sprinter. Ajayi’s 2026 is beginning to show something more important — repetition.
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi powered to a 9.91-second victory at GalAthletics Bellinzona, beating Ronnie Baker and Akani Simbine in another major 100m statement.
Masai Russell ended Tobi Amusan’s four-year reign as women’s 100m hurdles world-record holder with a blistering 12.09 in Zurich, while the Nigerian responded with a season-best 12.23.
Nigeria is building towards the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship with Tobi Amusan, Kayinsola Ajayi, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Samuel Ogazi and Ella Onojuvwevwo at the centre of the country’s current qualification picture.
Jessica Oji leaves Oregon 26 as a world U20 champion, while Oghene Success Oyibu finished fifth in the 200m final and Nigeria’s women reached the 4x400m final.
Jessica Oji has delivered Nigeria’s breakthrough at Oregon 26, winning the women’s shot put world U20 title with an 18.08m throw.
Jessica Oji delivered Nigeria’s first gold medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, winning the women’s shot put with an 18.08m throw.
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi powered to a 9.84-second win in the men’s 100m at the London Diamond League, beating Jamaica’s world champion Oblique Seville
Amusan’s 12.28s Paris win sharpens her Diamond League push and reinforces her status as one of Nigeria’s most reliable global stars.
Favour Ashe sent a loud message to Nigeria’s athletics selectors on Tuesday, storming to the men’s 100m title at the…