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Kanyinsola Ajayi Storms Into History, Becomes Nigeria’s Fastest Man With World-Leading 9.84s
Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi has etched his name into athletics history after producing a sensational performance at the NCAA East Regionals, blazing to a stunning 9.84 seconds in the men’s 100 metres.
The electrifying run not only secured victory in his heat and qualification for the NCAA Championships, but also established a new Nigerian national record, making Ajayi officially the fastest man in Nigeria’s history.
Running with a legal wind reading of 0.7, the Auburn University star shattered the long-standing national record of 9.85 seconds previously held by legendary Nigerian sprinter Olusoji Fasuba.
Ajayi’s remarkable feat also propelled him to the top of the global rankings, handing him the world-leading time for 2026 and confirming his emergence as one of the most dangerous sprinters on the international scene.
The historic performance further places the Nigerian speedster as the second fastest man in NCAA history, underlining the magnitude of his breakthrough moment on the track.
The sprint world has since erupted in excitement as athletics enthusiasts and Nigerians across the globe celebrate the rise of a new sprint king whose explosive acceleration and composure have announced a new era for Nigerian athletics.
Ajayi’s record-breaking outing now positions him as one of the leading contenders heading into the NCAA Championships and future global competitions, while also renewing hopes of Nigeria reclaiming dominance in world sprinting.