Ajayi matches Nigerian 100m record and defeats Seville in London
Sprint star Kayinsola Ajayi has equalled the Nigerian 100m record by clocking 9.84 seconds at the London Diamond League. He secured a major victory against reigning world champion Oblique Seville, who finished second. This achievement marks another highlight in Ajayi's impressive season, where he continues to shine on the international stage. His performance boosts Team Nigeria's confidence as they prepare for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Match highlights
- Kayinsola Ajayi ran 9.84 seconds in the men’s 100m at the London Diamond League, equalling the Nigerian record.
- He defeated world champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica, who finished second in 9.87 seconds.
- Ajayi has now matched the 9.84-second mark twice this season, first achieving it at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon.
- The win is seen as a significant milestone for Ajayi and a boost for Team Nigeria ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
- Ezekiel Nathaniel also represented Nigeria in the men’s 400m hurdles at the London meeting.
