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ATLANTA – Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili set a world record in the women’s 150m on Saturday. This occurred at the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games in Piedmont Park. Ofili, 22, ran 15.85 seconds (2.0m/s wind). She is the first woman to run the 150m in under 16 seconds.
Ofili’s time broke the previous 150m record of 16.23s. Shaunae Miller-Uibo set that record in 2018. “I came here knowing I had something special in me,” Ofili said. “To break the world record in front of such an energetic crowd is a dream come true.” The world record is a significant athletic achievement.
Amusan and Onwuzurike Record Good Results
Other Nigerian athletes also competed. Tobi Amusan ran the 100m hurdles. She clocked 12.53s, placing second in her heat behind Keni Harrison (12.44s). Amusan qualified for the final.
“This race was about fine-tuning my rhythm,” Amusan said. Her previous times were 12.74s in Xiamen and 12.66s in Keqiao. “I feel the progress, and I’m confident heading into the summer season.”
Udodi Onwuzurike ran a season’s best of 10.20s in his 100m heat. He finished after South Africa’s Akani Simbine (10.13s) and reached the final. “It’s been a tough road, but I’m getting back to where I need to be,” Onwuzurike said.
The Adidas Atlanta City Games featured these Nigerian athletes.
By Kayode Ojo
