Ajayi begins pro career with Adidas after record-breaking season
Kayinsola Ajayi, Nigeria’s fastest man, has signed a professional contract with Adidas, marking the start of his pro track and field career. The 21-year-old is leaving Auburn University after three seasons to focus on competing at the highest level. Ajayi has already made headlines by breaking a longstanding national record and earning major titles. His achievements have set the stage for a promising future as he joins the ranks of professional athletes.
Match highlights
- Kayinsola Ajayi signed a professional contract with Adidas, officially turning pro.
- He previously signed a Name, Image and Likeness deal with Adidas in April 2025 while at Auburn.
- In May, Ajayi broke Olusoji Fasuba’s 20-year-old Nigerian 100m record by running 9.84 seconds at the 2026 NCAA Division I East First Round.
- He won the NCAA outdoor 100m title, equalled his national record twice, and claimed two Diamond League victories during the season.
- At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Ajayi won bronze in the men’s 100m.
