Jared Ejiasian sets world U-18 hurdles record and eyes further progress
Jared Ejiasian, a teenage hurdler with Nigerian roots, has made headlines after breaking the world U-18 record in the 60m hurdles at the French Championships in Val-de-Reuil. Despite his historic achievement, Ejiasian remains focused on improving his performance and competing in other events. He emphasized the importance of mental discipline and continuous self-improvement. Ejiasian's decision to represent Nigeria internationally highlights his commitment to his heritage and adds to the country's pool of young athletic talent.
Match highlights
- Jared Ejiasian set a new world U-18 best in the 60m hurdles, clocking 7.43 seconds and surpassing the previous mark of 7.48 set by Sasha Zhoya.
- He described the race as imperfect and identified areas, especially his start, that need refinement.
- Ejiasian said maintaining composure was a challenge after breaking records held by icons like Sasha Zhoya and Ladji Doucouré.
- He recently chose to represent Nigeria internationally, joining other young athletes such as Kelly Ufodiama and Jessica Oji.
- Already a French U-18 champion in the 110m hurdles and a silver medallist in the long jump, Ejiasian's latest record cements his status as a rising star.
