Jare Ejiasian Sets New U-18 World Record in Hurdles

Jare Ejiasian, a 16-year-old Nigerian hurdler, achieved a historic milestone by setting a new world U-18 best time of 7.43 seconds in the 60m hurdles at the French Championships held in Val de Reuil. This performance eclipsed the previous record of 7.48 seconds set by Sasha Zhoya in 2019.

Following his remarkable achievement, Ejiasian expressed his focus on continuous improvement and upcoming competitions, particularly a long jump event. He emphasized the importance of maintaining composure under pressure, especially after breaking a long-standing record.

Ejiasian, who has dual Nigerian and French heritage, is committed to representing Nigeria internationally, joining a growing list of young athletes who have chosen to compete for Nigeria. His coach expressed delight at the outcome of the competition, marking a successful start to the year.

Ejiasian's performance signals a promising future for Nigerian athletics.