Olatunde transfers to Iowa University after standout season at Harding
Nigerian sprinter Olaolu Olatunde has made a significant move by joining the University of Iowa from Harding University. The announcement was made as the Big 10 school prepares for the upcoming athletics season. Olatunde recently enjoyed a record-breaking year and was named Harding’s Most Valuable Athlete for 2025. His switch marks a new chapter in his collegiate and international sprinting career.
Match highlights
- Olaolu Olatunde joins the University of Iowa after a successful stint at Harding University.
- He was named Harding’s Most Valuable Athlete for 2025 following a season of record-breaking performances.
- Olatunde holds personal bests of 9.95s in the 100m and 20.39s in the 200m.
- In August 2025, he won his first senior gold medal for Nigeria at the CAA Region II Championships in Accra.
- His achievements have made him one of the fastest Nigerian sprinters in collegiate athletics.
