Nigeria’s Fakorede Nicholas delivered a strong statement of intent ahead of the World Athletics Championships, clocking 10.12s (2.0m/s) to win his 100m section at the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis.
The performance saw him finish just 0.01s shy of his Personal Best (PB) of 10.11s set earlier in March, showing consistency and sharp form as he builds momentum toward the global stage.
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Fakorede held off a competitive field, beating Deveyon Blacknell 🇺🇸 who ran 10.14s, and DeAndre Daley 🇯🇲 who clocked 10.15s, in a tightly contested sprint.
The 23-year-old has been one of Nigeria’s rising sprint stars in 2024, and his Memphis win underscores his readiness to challenge on the world stage. With the World Championships fast approaching, Fakorede’s form signals a potential breakout moment for Nigeria’s men’s sprint contingent.
