Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ashe continued his resurgence on the European circuit with a commanding performance at the International Meeting Anhalt in Dessau, Germany, clocking a Season’s Best of 10.11s (+1.4) to win his 100m heat on Friday.
Ashe, who has been steadily building momentum this season, showed a glimpse of his trademark explosive start and finishing power to hold off home favourite Kevin Kranz of Germany, who placed second in 10.22s.
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Fellow Nigerian sprinter Fola Olaoye also impressed, finishing third in 10.28s in a tightly contested heat.
The win marks Ashe’s fastest time this year and sets him up as a strong contender heading into the final later in the evening.
It also comes as a confidence boost ahead of key international engagements, including the African Championships and the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Nigeria will be hoping to make a strong statement in the sprints.
Both Ashe and Olaoye are expected to feature in the 100m final, with Nigerian fans keeping a close eye on their performances as the build-up to Paris intensifies.
