Ajayi Breaks 18-Year Jinx in Tokyo, Zooms Into World Championships 100m Final

Ajayi breaks 18-year jinx in Tokyo, zooms into World Championships 100m final

Ajayi’s feat brings back memories of Olusoji Fasuba, who last made the men’s 100m final for Nigeria in Osaka 2007, where he placed fourth. The post Ajayi breaks 18-year jinx in Tokyo, zooms into World Championships 100m final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

HISTORY!! Kanyinsola Ajayi Breaks Nigeria's 18 Years Curse at World Championships

Nigeria’s star sprinter, Kanyinsola Ajayi has written his name into athletics history after storming into the men’s 100m final at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, becoming the first Nigerian man in 18 years to achieve the feat. The 20-year-old clocked 9.93 seconds to finish second in his semifinal heat on Sunday, securing automatic qualification for the final and rekindling memories of Olusoji Fasuba, who last flew Nigeria’s flag in the 10…

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi advances to men’s 100m final at World Championships in Tokyo

Nigerian sprinter Kayinsola Ajayi booked his place in the men’s 100 metres final at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, marking a significant achievement for Nigeria on the global sprinting stage. Ajayi finished second in his semi-final heat with a time of 9.93 seconds, just 0.01 seconds behind the heat winner, defending champion Noah Lyles … The post Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi advances to men’s 100m final at World Championships in Tokyo…

StatePress NG: Ajayi storms 100m final at World Championships on his 21st birthday

Kanyinsola Ajayi shatters 18-year jinx, flies Nigeria into World 100m final

Ajayi Breaks 18-year World Championships 100m Final Jinx, Amusan Makes 100mH Semis in Style

By Amaechi Agbo History was made at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships as Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi competed in the men’s 100m final, ending the nation’s 18-year wait for representation in the event’s biggest stage. Ajayi powered to an impressive 9.93 seconds in his semi-final on Sunday morning , finishing behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles and booked his place in the final. In doing so, he became the first Nigerian man since Olusoji Fasuba in …