Athletics
Track and field, marathon, and Nigerian athletes
Nigeria Rakes In $130,000 From World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Team Nigeria earned $130,000 across five events at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, with Tobi Amusan leading the country's performances.
Ugochukwu Makes History as First American to Win FIA Formula 3 Championship
Nigerian-American driver Ugo Ugochukwu makes history as the first American to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship after finishing second in the Madrid season finale.
Nigeria Face Morocco in Davis Cup World Group II Clash
Nigeria will face Morocco in a crucial Davis Cup World Group II tie in Rabat on September 19 and 20, 2026, with Nigeria aiming to build on its 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.
Ezekiel Nathaniel 🇳🇬 Storms Into 400m Hurdles Final in Budapest
Ezekiel Nathaniel has reached the men’s 400m hurdles final in Budapest after clocking 47.75s to finish second behind Karsten Warholm.
Kayinsola Ajayi’s Heartbreaking Fourth: So Close to Glory in Budapest
Kayinsola Ajayi, 21, finished 4th in the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. He ran 9.93s—the same time as bronze medallist Ronnie Baker—but lost the photo finish. Kenny Bednarek won in 9.85s, Oblique Seville took silver in 9.90s. The Nigerian national record holder continues his rapid rise.
Onojuvwevwo Drawn In Tough 400m Semifinal At World Athletics Ultimate Championships
Ella Onojuvwevwo takes on a tough 400m semifinal field in Budapest as she bids for a place in the World Athletics Ultimate Championships final.
World Ultimate Championships: Ajayi Battles Elite Sprinters For 100m Final Spot
Kayinsola Ajayi faces a star-studded field in the men’s 100m as the Nigerian sprinter targets a place in the final at the World Ultimate Championships.
World Ultimate Championship: Ajayi Debunks Tiredness Rumour
Kayinsola Ajayi says he is not tired and is ready to compete for glory at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
No Show! Nigeria Misses Mixed 4x100m Relay In Budapest
Nigeria misses the Budapest mixed 4x100m relay despite securing automatic qualification in Botswana.
Nathaniel Ready to End Year on a High at Ultimate Championship
Ezekiel Nathaniel targets a strong finish to the season at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship after winning Commonwealth Games gold.
Team Nigeria Begins World Ultimate Championship With Amusan Silver in Budapest
Tobi Amusan won silver in the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, while Ella Onojuvwevwo finished sixth in her 400m semifinal.
US Open Junior Championships: Ogunsakin Falls to Doig in Second Round
SEO Summary: Seun Ogunsakin’s US Open Junior Championships campaign ends in the second round after a hard-fought three-set loss to South Africa’s Connor Doig, following his historic first Grand Slam main-draw victory.
US Open: Seun Ogunsakin Claims Historic First Junior Grand Slam Main-Draw Victory
SEO Summary: Nigerian tennis star Seun Ogunsakin made history at the 2026 US Open Junior Championships, earning his first Grand Slam main-draw victory with a comeback win over 15th seed Kuan-Shou Chen.
Ajayi Caps Breakthrough Season with Diamond League Final Bronze in Brussels
Kayinsola Ajayi capped a breakthrough 2026 Diamond League campaign with a bronze medal in the men’s 100m final, clocking 9.97 seconds in Brussels.
Untouchable: Ajayi Equals His Nigerian Record and Downs Oblique Seville Again in London
Kayinsola Ajayi equals his 9.84 Nigerian record and beats world champion Oblique Seville again at the London Diamond League. The 21-year-old sprint star is unstoppable.
