Ofili, Kanyisola Shine at Grand Prix Meets in Europe
Embattled Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, was at her best to dominate the women’s 200 metres at the Grand Prix Brescia in Italy on Sunday. Ofili who attempted to switch to Turkey
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili showcased her talent at the Grand Prix Brescia in Italy, securing a dominant victory in the women’s 200 metres event on Sunday. With a wind speed of zero, Ofili clocked an impressive time of 22.03 seconds, leaving her competitors in the dust. Jamaica’s Ashanti Moore came in second with a time of 22.47 seconds, while Ivory Coast’s Maboundou Kone finished third with a time of 22.66 seconds.
Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke, whose ancestry traces back to Nigeria, secured the sixth position with a time of 22.85 seconds.
In another race at the GalAthletics Bellinzona, Nigeria’s Kanyisola Ajayi demonstrated remarkable prowess in the men’s 100m event. Ajayi clocked a time of 9.91 seconds with a 0.2m head start, outpacing USA’s Ronnie Baker, who finished second with a time of 9.94 seconds. South Africa’s Akani Simbine rounded out the top three with a time of 9.95 seconds.
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