September 27, 2024
By Samuel Ogunsona
Nigerian athlete, Aremu Faruk Adeyemi, a 400-level Computer Science student from the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has won the gold medal in the men’s 100m event at the ongoing All-Africa University Games.
Organized by the Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU), the games bring together top university athletes from across the continent.
Adeyemi’s impressive performance saw him overcome a challenging headwind of 1.8m/s, crossing the finish line in 10.70 seconds.
Notably, Adeyemi was the sole Nigerian representative in the final, showcasing his exceptional talent.
University of Ghana’s Kyeremateng Nathaniel and Mbila Moses secured silver and bronze medals, respectively, with times of 10.74s and 10.80s.
“This victory is a testament to Nigeria’s potential in athletics,
“I’m proud to represent my country and university.” Said Aderemi
FUOYE’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, congratulated Adeyemi, saying, “This achievement reflects our university’s commitment to nurturing talented students.”
The Yoruba born athlete exceptional performance brings hope for Nigeria’s future in track and field events.
