NSC Celebrates Nigerian Athletes at Prefontaine Classic

The National Sports Commission (NSC) expressed pride in Nigerian athletes' performances at the Prefontaine Classic held in Eugene, Oregon, USA. NSC Director Bukola Olopade congratulated the athletes for flying the Nigerian flag high on a significant global stage.

Kanyinsola Ajayi made a remarkable debut in the men's 100 meters, equaling the Nigerian record with a time of 9.84 seconds, finishing ahead of reigning world champion Oblique Seville from Jamaica, who clocked 9.89 seconds. Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women's 100 meters hurdles, finished second in her event with a time of 12.34 seconds, behind American Masai Russell, who won with 12.24 seconds.

Ezekiel Nathaniel recorded a season's best of 45.32 seconds in the men's 400 meters, placing eighth. Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Nigeria's lead shot putter, achieved a throw of 21.36 meters, finishing sixth.

Ella Onojuvwevwo made an impressive Diamond League debut, finishing fifth in the women's 400 meters with a time of 50.67 seconds. The NSC noted that these performances provide significant momentum as Team Nigeria prepares for the Commonwealth Games.