Nigerian sprint hurdler Faith Osamuyi delivered another statement performance at the Orange & Purple Invitational, powering to a new personal best of 8.33s in the women’s 60m hurdles prelims to book automatic qualification (q) into the next round.
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Competing in Heat 1, the Alabama freshman showed impressive composure against a quality field, finishing third while continuing her steady rise in the collegiate indoor circuit.
The run underlined her growing confidence and confirmed her ability to hold her own at a high level of competition.
Osamuyi was not done there. She doubled back in the 60m, clocking 7.48s, another personal best, to cap off an all-round encouraging outing. The back-to-back PBs highlight an athlete clearly trending in the right direction as the indoor season gathers momentum.
With her hurdles sharpness improving and flat speed on the rise, Faith Osamuyi’s performance in Orangeburg signals a promising season ahead for the young Nigerian, who continues to make her mark on the U.S. collegiate scene.
