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Ajayi makes history as Nigeria's fastest man with NCAA 100m crown

Posted : 14 June 2026

Kanyinsola Ajayi delivered a landmark performance for Nigerian athletics on Saturday, storming to victory in the men's 100m final at the NCAA Championships with a sensational time of 9.72 seconds.

Although aided by a +2.2 m/s tailwind, marginally above the legal limit for record purposes, Ajayi's breathtaking run underlined his status as one of the world's most exciting sprint prospects.

The University of Auburn standout crossed the finish line well ahead of the field to claim the prestigious collegiate title, becoming only the second Nigerian athlete to win the NCAA men's 100m crown after Divine Oduduru achieved the feat in 2019.

While the wind assistance means the mark will not be recognised as an official record, the performance establishes Ajayi as the fastest Nigerian ever under all-conditions rankings and elevates him to second on the NCAA all-conditions list.

The victory represents another major milestone in Ajayi's rapid rise and further highlights Nigeria's growing influence in global sprinting. His dominant display is expected to strengthen his credentials ahead of future international competitions and a potential transition into the professional ranks.

Official championship results and wind readings are still being finalised, but Ajayi's electrifying run has already secured its place among the standout moments in NCAA track and field history.

This monumental achievement highlights the incredible talent emerging from Nigeria on the global athletic stage. As official times are ratified, Ajayi remains a key competitor to watch as he prepares for future championship challenges.

 

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