Ogundiran thanks coaches and family after record-breaking 100m run
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Ogundiran has expressed deep gratitude to her coaches and family after a standout performance in the women’s 100 metres at the South Florida Invitational. She clocked a remarkable 10.98 seconds, setting new records for both her school and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Ogundiran credited her support system, including coaches at home and abroad, for her success. She described the achievement as a dream come true and dedicated it to everyone who has supported her journey.
Match highlights
- Blessing Ogundiran ran a world-leading 10.98s in the women’s 100m at the South Florida Invitational, winning the race for Warner University.
- Her time set a new school record and broke the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics record.
- Earlier in the month, Ogundiran broke the NAIA women’s 100m record at the Embry-Riddle Classic with a time of 11.21s.
- She dedicated her achievements to her coaches, family, and supporters, emphasizing their crucial roles in her journey.
- When ratified, her 10.98s will tie Jamaica’s Shanoya Douglas for the world-leading time in the women’s 100m.
