Nigerian sprint and hurdles talent Ese Awusa delivered a confident and composed performance at the South Florida Invitational, underlining her steady return to top form this outdoor season.
Awusa opened her campaign at the meet with a solid 10.40 seconds (+0.8) in the women’s 100 metres, securing a legal mark she had been targeting in recent outings.
The time reflects growing sharpness and consistency, as she continues to fine-tune her sprinting rhythm.
Not resting on that performance, Awusa returned to compete in the women’s 100m hurdles final, where she clocked 13.57 seconds.
The effort highlighted her versatility and endurance, as she balanced both sprinting and technical hurdling disciplines with impressive control.
Her performances across both events point to a clear upward trajectory.
Combining speed with improved execution, Awusa appears to be regaining confidence and competitive edge, showing no signs of inconsistency that often accompany early-season transitions.
More importantly, her ability to deliver back-to-back performances at a high level signals strong physical conditioning and mental focus.
Each race has added to her growing momentum, reinforcing her status as one of Nigeria’s promising athletes on the collegiate circuit.
As the outdoor season progresses, Awusa’s steady improvement suggests there is still more to come. With continued refinement and race exposure, she looks well-position
