Kanyinsola Ajayi Smashes 20-year Nigerian 100m Record

Nigerian sprinting may have found its newest superstar. Kanyinsola Ajayi sent shockwaves through the athletics world after reportedly clocking a blistering 9.84 seconds in the men’s 100m, breaking Olusoji Fasuba’s record that had stood for two decades. The remarkable performance came during the NCAA outdoor season in the United States, where the Auburn University sprinter [...] The post Kanyinsola Ajayi Smashes 20-year Nigerian 100m Record appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

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Kanyinsola Ajayi Smashes 20-year Nigerian 100m Record

Nigerian sprinting may have found its newest superstar.

Kanyinsola Ajayi sent shockwaves through the athletics world after reportedly clocking a blistering 9.84 seconds in the men’s 100m, breaking Olusoji Fasuba’s record that had stood for two decades.

Olusoji Fasuba
Olusoji A. Fasuba celebrates after taking top honours at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Valencia. (Photo | Getty Images)

The remarkable performance came during the NCAA outdoor season in the United States, where the Auburn University sprinter has emerged as one of the brightest talents in collegiate athletics.