Preview of Nigerian athletes competing at the New York City Grand Prix.
World Record holder Tobi Amusan will be leading a strong contingent of Nigerian athletes to the New York City Grand Prix on June 8-9 as preparations continue for the Paris Olympic Games.
The world leader in the women's 100mH event at 12.40s will headline a star-studded field that features former WR holder Kendra Harrison, 60m champion Devynne Charlton, reigning world champion Danielle Williams, and world No2 Tonea Marshall.
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With the stakes high for the bragging rights of such a world-class field, Amusan is in the form to aim for and claim another memorable victory.
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21:32 - 12.05.2024
'This is the healthiest I've been' - Tobi Amusan opens up after world-leading performance at Jamaica Athletics Invitational
Tobi Amusan opened up on her season so far after her brilliant run at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational.
Consequently, Favour Ofili will be gunning for that top performance against Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah as she hopes to secure a Paris automatic qualification in the women's 100m event.
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In her last attempt at the Edwin Moses Legends meet, the talented speedster fell short by clocking 11.2s and a fifth-place finish.
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17:21 - 27.05.2024
Ta Lou-Smith: Africa's fastest woman hails 'great' pool of Nigerian female sprinters
Ivorian track legend Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith acknowledged the current talented pool of Nigerian female sprinters after their record-breaking performances this season.
Hopefully, a loaded field that included training partner Aleia Hobbs, US star sprinters Gabby Thomas and Morolake Akinosun can spur her into securing her Paris ticket.
In the men's 100m event, Udodi Onwuzurike will have his hands full against former world champion Fred Kerley as he targets his first win of the season and a sub-10s time.
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He performed impressively at the Racers Grand Prix last weekend by finishing second in the 200m event, so perhaps can give a better performance in New York.
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18:41 - 04.06.2024
Who will be the next NCAA Champion from Nigeria? Meet the contenders and former winners since 2010
A total of 23 Nigerian athletes (11 men and 12 women) qualified for the best in collegiate track and field championship this year. While all can't become champions, here's a look at the top contenders capable of claiming the NCAA title in their various events.
Finally, National Record holder in the women's Discus Chioma Onyekwere has another opportunity to get her season rolling when she competes against a respectable field, which she'll be focusing on sealing her Olympic ticket.