Obashola Olaoluwa underlined his growing status as one of Nigeria’s brightest young sprinters with a standout victory in the men’s 100m at the Eyoto Sports Academy Athletics Championship, stopping the clock at an impressive 10.48s (ht).
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In what was one of the most anticipated races of the meet, Obashola showed remarkable control and power from the blocks. As the field tightened in the final metres, he maintained his composure and executed a decisive dip at the line to clinch gold ahead of a strong field.
His closest challenger, Salami Oseiwe, ran 10.54s to secure the silver medal, while Akhalu David completed the podium with a well-earned 10.58s for bronze.
For Obashola, the victory serves as a significant confidence boost ahead of the competitive season, reinforcing his readiness for bigger national and collegiate tests. The performance also adds to the excitement building around Nigeria’s next wave of sprint talent, with all three medallists delivering times that suggest an intense season ahead.
Coaches and spectators at the event hailed the quality of the race, noting that the championship continues to provide a strong preseason platform for emerging athletes to fine-tune their speed and technique.
With his latest win, Obashola has once again positioned himself as an athlete to watch in 2026.
