Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan withdraws from Diamond League final
World record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, will not take part in this year’s Diamond League final in Zurich. Amusan had already qualified for the race as the second-best athlete this season with 27 points, but she has now withdrawn. Her spot will be filled by Bahamian runner Devynne Charlton. The women’s […]
Olympic athlete, Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk banned for four years for testosterone doping
Ukrainian Olympic athlete Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk has been banned from competition for four years after testing positive for testosterone metabolites. The test, collected on December 7, 2024, was done out of competition. Bekh-Romanchuk, 30, has competed in three Olympic Games and has won silver medals in both the long jump and triple jump at the World […]
Amusan wins fifth consecutive national 100m hurdles title in Lagos
Tobi Amusan has proven once again that she is Nigeria’s top hurdler. At the 2025 Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) National Trials in Lagos, she claimed her fifth straight national title in the women’s 100m hurdles. The race took place at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex. Amusan, 28, got off to a fast […]
Tobi Amusan wins women’s 100m hurdles – Paris 2024
In a thrilling start to the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigerian track and field sensation Tobi Amusan has once again showcased her extraordinary talent. Amusan, the reigning world record holder, won her heat decisively with a time of 12.49 seconds, setting the stage for a remarkable performance in the upcoming rounds. […]
Nigerian athlete, Favour Ofili in tears after coming 6th at the 200meters Olympics final (video)
After finishing 6th in the 200-meter Olympic final, Nigerian athlete Favour Ofili was seen in tears. She had performed impressively in the qualifiers, securing second place with a season-best time of 22.05 seconds. However, she did not secure a medal in the final. The gold medal went to Gabrielle Thomas from the USA, Julien Alfred […]
2024 Paris Olympics: “Favour Ofili Excluded from 100m at Paris Olympics Due to NFF Error”
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has expressed her deep frustration after learning she will not be competing in the 100-metre race at the Paris Olympics. Despite having qualified for the event, administrative errors by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) have led to her exclusion. Ofili, who has dedicated the […]