Favour Ofili made global headlines on Saturday, becoming the first woman in history to run the 150m under 16 seconds, clocking a blistering 15.85 seconds (2.0 m/s) at Piedmont Park in Atlanta.
Ofili’s win headlined a strong Nigerian contingent at the high-energy street meet, known for its fan-friendly setup and elite lineup.
New World Record: Ofili shattered the previous record of 16.23s set by Shaunae Miller-Uibo in 2018.
Reacting on social media platform X, she simply wrote: “For the Lord is good.”
Other Nigerian Highlights:
Tobi Amusan (100m Hurdles):
- Finished 2nd in her heat with 12.53s, behind USA’s Keni Harrison (12.44s).
- Advances to the final, continuing her steady form (previous times: 12.74s in Xiamen, 12.66s in Keqiao).
Udodi Onwuzurike (100m):
- Ran a season’s best of 10.20s, finishing 2nd in his heat behind Akani Simbine (10.13s) of South Africa.
- Qualified for the final, showing signs of strong form for the rest of the 2025 season.
Nigeria’s athletes continue to build momentum on the international stage as the championship season approaches. Ofili’s record run is not just a personal milestone — it marks a historic moment in global sprinting.
