Ajayi Breaks 20-Year Nigerian 100m Record with 9.84s

Nigerian sprinter Olusoji Fasuba commended Auburn University athlete Kayinsola Ajayi for setting a new Nigerian record in the men's 100m with a time of 9.84 seconds at the NCAA East Region Championship held on a Friday. This performance broke Fasuba's previous record of 9.85 seconds, which had stood for 20 years since it was set at the Doha Grand Prix in May 2006.

Ajayi's record also qualifies him for the NCAA Championship, which is scheduled to begin on June 10. Ajayi's achievement places him as the second-fastest collegiate men's 100m runner in history, following American Christian Coleman, who ran 9.82 seconds in 2017.

Fasuba expressed admiration for Ajayi's steady progress and emphasized the importance of patience, consistency, and hard work in an athlete's journey. Ajayi is noted for his humble demeanor and has become a significant figure in Nigerian athletics, aiming to secure his first NCAA title in 2026.