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Ajayi, Ogazi make history with sprin, 400m titles at US collegiate ... Ajayi, Ogazi make history with sprin, 400m titles at US collegiate championship Sports By Alagbe Shenayon On Jun 13, 2026 48 Share K anyinsola Ajayi has claimed the men’s 100m title at the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), continuing Nigeria’s strong presence in American collegiate athletics. The 21-year-old athlete, who represents Auburn University, becomes only the second Nigerian to win the American sprint crown at the event after Divine Oduduru in 2018. Ajayi recorded a stunning 9.72 seconds in the final, a time that would have surpassed the African record held by Ferdinand Omanyala, but it was ruled ineligible for record purposes due to a +2.2 m/s tailwind. Competing in Eugene, Oregon, Ajayi dominated the race, pulling clear of the field by nearly 15 metres in the closing stage. Jaiden Reid of LSU finished second in 9.82s, while Arkansas’ Jelani Watkins came third. Related Posts Ghana midfielder denied entry to Canada for World Cup opener Jun 13, 2026 World Cup: Canada earns historic first point after Bosnia… Jun 12, 2026 Trump to skip USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Jun 12, 202…

Kanyinsola Ajayi breaks 20-year Nigerian 100m record with blistering 9 ... May 30, 2026 Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi has etched his name into the country’s athletics history after breaking the men’s 100m national record at the 2026 NCAA Division I East First Round track and field meet in the United States. The 21-year-old Auburn University athlete clocked an astonishing 9.84 seconds in one of the quarter-final heats in the early hours of Saturday, setting a new Nigerian record in the event. Ajayi’s performance eclipsed the previous mark of 9.85 seconds set by former sprint star Olusoji Fasuba in May 2006, ending a national record that had stood for two decades. The feat marks another milestone in the athlete’s rapid rise on the global sprinting stage. Ajayi had signalled his potential to rewrite the record books in recent years, notably at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he ran 9.88 seconds in the heats to become the first Nigerian in 18 years to qualify for the men’s 100m final. He went on to finish sixth in the final. His latest performance also makes him the fastest man in the world so far in 2026, surpassing the previous world-leading …

Ajayi, Ogazi Win NCAA Titles at Outdoor Championships Ajayi, Ogazi win NCAA titles June 13, 2026 8:11 am Kayinsola Ajayi. Credit: NCAA By Abiodun Adewale Kindly share this story: Nigerian athletes Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi claimed the men’s 100m and 400m titles, respectively, at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the early hours of Friday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, United States, PUNCH Online reports. Representing Auburn University, Ajayi stormed to victory in the men’s 100m in a wind-assisted 9.72 seconds. The performance would have broken the African record of 9.77 seconds currently held by Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala, but a tailwind of +2.2m/s rendered the mark ineligible for record purposes. It was the 21-year-old’s first NCAA outdoor title after finishing fourth in the event last year. With the victory, he became the first Nigerian to win the NCAA men’s 100m title since Divine Oduduru achieved the feat in 2019. Ajayi produced a dominant display in the final, pulling clear of the field in the closing stages. LSU’s Jaiden Reid finished second in 9.82 seconds, while Arkansas’ Jelani Watkins placed third. The Nigerian had earlier overcome a slow start in Wedne…

Ogazi, Reid and Tharp storm to NCAA titles as more records fall in ... Samuel Ogazi at the NCAA Championships in Eugene(©TrackTown USAJulia Massa) Olympic finalist Samuel Ogazi stormed to fourth on the world 400m all-time list on the third day of the NCAA Championships, clocking 43.38 to retain his title in Eugene on Friday (12). With that world-leading performance, the 20-year-old Alabama sprinter improved his own Nigerian record and broke the US collegiate record of 43.61 set by 2022 world champion Michael Norman in 2018. Only world record-holder Wayde van Niekerk, Michael Johnson and Butch Reynolds now sit above Ogazi on the world all-time list. Jonathan Simms also dipped under 44 seconds in Eugene, breaking the barrier for the first time in his career, as he finished runner-up in 43.92. Simms later ran a blistering final leg to take Georgia to the 4x400m title in 2:57.93. Another world-leading, national and US collegiate record was set in the men’s 200m as Cayman Islands’ Jaiden Reid ran under 20 seconds for the first time with 19.63 (1.5m/s) to take the title for LSU. Auburn’s Israel Okon was second in 19.99. Reid’s run puts him joint 12th on the world all-time list and…

Eugene Diamond League: Kanyinsola Ajayi Wins Star-Studded Men's 100m ... Home Athletics Eugene Diamond League: Kanyinsola Ajayi Wins Star-Studded Men’s 100m, Equals Nigerian Record Athletics Sports News Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi produced the biggest victory of his young career by winning the men’s 100m at the Eugene Diamond League, equalling the Nigerian national record with a blistering 9.84 seconds. The 20-year-old reigning NCAA champion delivered a sensational performance in a world-class field. Read Also: ‘I Can Go Even Faster’ — Kanyinsola Ajayi Sends Strong Warning After Historic 9.72s Run Kanyinsola powered out of the blocks before maintaining his lead all the way to the finish line. Ajayi held off Jamaica’s world champion Oblique Seville, who finished second in 9.89 seconds, while American Kenneth Bednarek claimed third place in 9.95 seconds. The emphatic victory underlined Ajayi’s rapid rise among the world’s elite sprinters, as he matched Nigeria’s national record of 9.84 seconds with one of the finest performances of his career. Ajayi’s triumph in Eugene further cements his status as one of the brightest young talents…

Samuel Ogazi, Jaiden Reid set new collegiate records in NCAA meet TRACK-FIELD Samuel Ogazi sets NCAA record and more from Day 3 of NCAA outdoors Alec Dietz Eugene Register-Guard June 12, 2026, 8:40 p.m. PT Following yet another historic result at Hayward Field , defending NCAA outdoor champion Samuel Ogazi set a new collegiate record in the men's 400-meter final in 43.38 seconds June 12during the NCAA track and field championships . It shattered Michael Norman's (USC) record of 43.61 set in 2018. "I feel amazing," Ogazi said after the race . "Words can’t express how I feel right now." Ogazi said he was surprised when he saw the record-breaking number appear on the Hayward Field jumbotron, but not because he didn't think he had that kind of time in him. He said his NCAA regional time of 43.82 a few weeks ago felt "easy" and that Friday's race at Hayward Field was easily the best reaction he's had to the starting gun this season. Still, he didn't quite expect to see that kind of time show on the screen following the race. "It’s a dream come true," Ogazi said of setting the record. "Growing up I’ve always wanted to get a collegiate record." Ogazi said he's looked up to peers Norman, …

Ajayi, Ogazi win men's titles at national collegiate championship in ... Kanyinsola Ajayi has won the men’s 100-meter sprint title at the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The 21-year-old, representing Auburn University, becomes only the second Nigerian to win the American title at the event after Divine Oduduru in 2018. Ajayi crossed the finish line at 9.72 seconds, which would have broken the African record held by Ferdinand Omanyala, but a tailwind of +2.2 m/s rendered the time ineligible for record. At the race, Eugene, Oregon, Ajayi was almost ahead of the chasing pack by 15 meters towards the end of the race, with his closest challenger, Jaiden Reid of LSU, finishing second at 9.82s, while Arkansas’ Jelani Watkins placed third. The performance earned Ajayi a place as the joint-sixth with the legendary Asafa Powell on the list of the world’s fastest sprinters under all conditions — legal wind or wind-aided.Only Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay, Yohan Blake, Obadele Thompson and Andre De Grasse have run faster. In May, Ajayi also became the fastest Nigerian sprinter afterbreaking the Nigerian 100mrecord, which was set by Olusoji Fasuba in 2006. In the men’s 400m…

Ajayi, Ogazi win NCAA titles | Akwa Ibom Diaspora Diaspora Watch Ajayi, Ogazi win NCAA titles Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Akwaibomdiaspora June 15, 2026 Nigerian athletes Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi claimed the men’s 100m and 400m titles, respectively, at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the early hours of Friday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, United States, PUNCH Online reports. Representing Auburn University, Ajayi stormed to victory in the men’s 100m in a wind-assisted 9.72 seconds. The performance would have broken the African record of 9.77 seconds currently held by Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala, but a tailwind of +2.2m/s rendered the mark ineligible for record purposes. It was the 21-year-old’s first NCAA outdoor title after finishing fourth in the event last year. With the victory, he became the first Nigerian to win the NCAA men’s 100m title since Divine Oduduru achieved the feat in 2019. Ajayi produced a dominant display in the final, pulling clear of the field in the closing stages. LSU’s Jaiden Reid finished second in 9.82 seconds, while Arkansas’ Jelani Watkins placed third. The Nigerian had earlier overcome a slow start in Wednesday’s semi-f…

Ajayi, Ogazi Crowned NCAA Champions in Historic Performances Nigerian athletes Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi delivered standout performances to claim the men’s 100m and 400m titles respectively at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships held on Friday, June 12, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Representing Auburn University, Ajayi blazed to victory in the men’s 100m final, clocking a wind-assisted 9.72 seconds to secure his first NCAA outdoor title. Although the time was faster than the African record of 9.77 seconds held by Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala, a tailwind of +2.2m/s meant the performance could not be recognised for record purposes. The 21-year-old improved on his fourth-place finish from last year and became the first Nigerian to win the NCAA men’s 100m title since Divine Oduduru achieved the feat in 2019. Ajayi dominated the race, pulling away from the field in the closing metres. LSU’s Jaiden Reid finished second in 9.82 seconds, while Arkansas’ Jelani Watkins placed third. The Nigerian had earlier won his semi-final on Wednesday, June 10, clocking 9.94 seconds despite a headwind of -1.1m/s. Reid followed closely in 9.95 seconds, equalling the Cayma…

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