Nigerian athletes Favour Ofili and Udodi Onwuzurike delivered outstanding performances at the USTAF New York Grand Prix on Sunday, securing victories in the women’s and men’s 100m events, respectively.
Onwuzurike, the former World U20 200m champion, won the men’s 100m title with a time of 10.24 seconds, narrowly beating American runners Kendal Williams (10.25 seconds) and Pjai Austin (10.26 seconds).
In the women’s 100m, Ofili triumphed with a time of 11.18 seconds, overcoming a strong headwind.
She edged out veteran sprinter Morolake Akinosun (11.20 seconds) and American Aleia Hobbs (11.21 seconds) in a competitive race.
Ofili is focused on achieving the Olympic qualifying standard of 11.07 seconds before the window closes.
Although she needs a faster time in the 100m, she has already qualified for the 200m, holding the African record in the 150m and having run a qualifying time of 22.33 seconds in the 200m back in April.
The duo are expected to compete at the All-Nigeria national trials next weekend in Benin City, Edo State.
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Nigerian athletes Favour Ofili and Udodi Onwuzurike delivered outstanding performances at the USTAF New York Grand Prix on Sunday, securing victories in the women’s and men’s 100m events, respectively.
Onwuzurike, the former World U20 200m champion, won the men’s 100m title with a time of 10.24 seconds, narrowly beating American runners Kendal Williams (10.25 seconds) and Pjai Austin (10.26 seconds).
In the women’s 100m, Ofili triumphed with a time of 11.18 seconds, overcoming a strong headwind.
She edged out veteran sprinter Morolake Akinosun (11.20 seconds) and American Aleia Hobbs (11.21 seconds) in a competitive race.
Ofili is focused on achieving the Olympic qualifying standard of 11.07 seconds before the window closes.
Although she needs a faster time in the 100m, she has already qualified for the 200m, holding the African record in the 150m and having run a qualifying time of 22.33 seconds in the 200m back in April.
The duo are expected to compete at the All-Nigeria national trials next weekend in Benin City, Edo State.
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