Kayinsola Ajayi Confirmed for Diamond League Final in Brussels

Kayinsola Ajayi, the Nigerian record holder, has been confirmed to compete in the men’s 100m at the Wanda Diamond League Final scheduled for Saturday in Brussels, Belgium. Although Ajayi did not qualify through the points standings, he is eligible to participate as a global wildcard based on his world ranking this year.

The Diamond League allows meeting organizers to invite up to four global wildcard athletes, and Ajayi qualifies as the fourth-fastest man in the world for the 100m this year. He has won two Diamond League races this season and broke the Nigerian 100m record with a time of 9.84 seconds in May, surpassing Olusoji Fasuba’s previous record.

Ajayi's participation was made possible by the withdrawal of African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala. If he wins, Ajayi will be crowned Diamond League champion and receive the Diamond Trophy, although he will not receive the full prize money.