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Fearless Ofili Clocks New PB of 10.87s at ATX Classic

Posted : 30 June 2025

Amid a cloud of controversy surrounding her reported plans to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Türkiye, Favour Ofili sent a bold message on the track by clocking a blistering 10.87 seconds (+1.9 m/s) to win her 100m heat at the ATX Classic in Texas — a new personal best (PB).

The Nigerian women’s 100m national champion showed remarkable composure and focus to outperform a world-class field. Kayla White (USA) came second with 11.07s, followed by Mikkiah Brisco in 11.22s, while Tamara Clark settled for fourth.

Ofili’s impressive sprint comes just weeks after she made headlines by expressing interest in switching national allegiance, citing performance goals. The move sparked reactions across Nigeria’s athletics community, prompting the intervention of the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), who stepped in to calm the situation.

However, on the track, Ofili showed she remains focused on excellence — and winning.

In another 100m heat at the same meet, Nigeria’s Rosemary Chukwuma also delivered a sensational performance, running 10.93s to claim victory ahead of Olympic bronze medalist Gabby Thomas, who posted 10.96s.

Chukwuma’s win further highlights the surge of Nigerian female sprinters ahead of major international competitions.

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the horizon, both Ofili and Chukwuma’s performances indicate Nigeria's sprint squad may have plenty to offer, provided internal disputes are resolved and athletes remain supported.

Ofili’s time of 10.87s is among the top 10 performances globally this year — a clear statement of intent, regardless of what flag she may eventually represent.

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