Nigerian sprinter Favour Ekpepke 🇳🇬 delivered a standout performance on the indoor circuit after clocking 33.89 seconds to finish second in the men’s 300m at the VMI Colonel Bev Read Opener in the United States.
The cnxctf sophomore showed strong speed endurance over the rarely contested distance, with his time standing unofficially as the 6th fastest indoor 300m in Nigerian history—a significant milestone that underlines his growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s emerging sprint talents.
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Ekpepke’s run not only earned him a podium finish in a competitive field but also signals a promising indoor season ahead, as he continues to build consistency and confidence at collegiate level.
With Nigeria’s sprint depth steadily expanding, performances like this highlight the quality of talent developing within the US college system.
As the indoor season progresses, Ekpepke will be keen to improve on the mark and push further up Nigeria’s all-time rankings, while keeping an eye on qualification standards and major championship opportunities later in the year.
