June 2, (THEWILL)- Nigeria’s track and field history is adorned with athletes whose performances have made them successful names in the sport. Olusoji Fasuba, for example, who holds the national 100m record with a time of 9.85 seconds, has raised the bar for sprinters nationwide.
In the realm of hurdles, Tobi Amusan stands out as the champion of the 100 metres hurdles in the World, Commonwealth and African championships. Amidst these track and field giants, Favour Oghenetejiri Ashe is carving a legacy of his own. At the tender age of 22, this sprinter from Ughelli in Delta State is already showing signs of greatness, with performances that hint at a future filled with Olympic accolades and national pride.
His rapid ascent in the world of track and field is a beacon of hope for Nigeria’s Olympic aspirations. In a feat never before achieved by a Nigerian, Ashe recently became the first to clock sub-10 second times in the 100m dash on five separate occasions across three consecutive years. His latest jaw-dropping performance came at the NCAA East Prelims in the United States last Friday, where he scorched the track in 9.
94 seconds – the fastest NCAA time this year and second-quickest globally in 2024 so far. This prodigious burst not only punched Ashe’s ticket to the NCAA Outdoor Championships beginning June 7 but also established him as the red-hot favourite to claim the NCAA 100m crown in Eugene, Oregon. Moreover, his scintillating form has thrust him into the global s.
