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Ikorodu-Born Kanyinsola Ajayi Becomes World's Fastest Man

Summary by Blackbox Nigeria
Ghazali Ibrahim Ikorodu-born sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi has etched his name into athletics history after clocking a stunning 9.84 seconds in the men’s 100 metres at the NCAA East Regionals in the United States, making him the fastest man in the world so far in 2026. The remarkable feat saw the 21-year-old break Nigeria’s 20-year-old national record of 9.85 seconds, previously held by Olusoji Fasuba since 2006. Born on September 14, 2004, …
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Blackbox Nigeria broke the news on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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