Nigeria’s sprint sensation and proud Yoruba son, Kanyinsola Ajayi, delivered another breathtaking performance, blazing to a sensational 9.84 seconds to equal his own Nigerian men’s 100m national record. The 21 year old stormed past a world class field featuring Jamaica’s Oblique Seville and Ackeem Blake, as well as American stars Kenneth Bednarek and Christian Coleman, proving there is no stopping his remarkable rise.

From the gun to the finish line, Ajayi displayed the composure, discipline and hunger of a true champion, announcing himself to the world in spectacular fashion and cementing his place among the fastest men on the planet. Nigeria and Yorubaland have every reason to celebrate their newest sprint king.