Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi Becomes World’s Fastest Man in 2026, Sets New National Record

Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi becomes world’s fastest man in 2026, sets new National record

His time of 9.84s (0.4m/s) eclipsed the previous Nigerian national record of 9.85s set by Olusoji Fasuba in 2006, a mark many believed would stand for years to come. The post Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi becomes world’s fastest man in 2026, sets new National record appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Kanyinsola Ajayi Sets New Nigerian Record, Becomes Fastest Man in Nation’s History

Nigerian sprint star Kanyinsola Ajayi has rewritten the country’s athletics history after blazing to a sensational 9.84 seconds in the men’s 100 metres at the NCAA East Regionals in Lexington, Kentucky. The Auburn University athlete produced the performance of his career to win his race, secure qualification for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, and eclipse the long-standing Nigerian record of 9.85 seconds set by Olusoji Fasuba nearly two decades …

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi becomes world’s fastest man in 2026 - Newsy People

Nigerian sprint sensation, Kanyinsola Ajayi, has made history after breaking the men’s 100m national record at the 2026 NCAA Division I East First Round track and field meet in the United States.   The 21-year-old Auburn University athlete clocked an astonishing 9.84 seconds in one of the quarter-final heats in the early hours of Saturday,  to qualify for the NCAA Championships, and erase a record that had stood for nearly two decades.   His tim…

Ajayi Shatters 20-Year Nigerian 100m Record as Ogazi Sets New 400m Mark

Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi has rewritten the country’s athletics record books after clocking a historic 9.84 seconds in the men’s 100 metres at the 2026 NCAA Division I East First Round meet in the United States. According to a terse statement on the website of the NCAA, the 21-year-old Auburn University athlete produced the […] The post Ajayi Shatters 20-Year Nigerian 100m Record as Ogazi Sets New 400m Mark appeared first on Tre…

Kanyinsola Ajayi Breaks 20-Year National 100m Record With World-Leading Time

Kanyinsola Ajayi has set a new Nigerian record in the men’s 100m during the 2026 NCAA Division I East First Round competition in the United States. The 21-year-old, who represented Auburn University, ran 9.84 seconds in one of the quarter-final heats early on Saturday, edging past the previous national mark. His time beats the long-standing […]

Kanyinsola Ajayi becomes world's fastest man, breaks 20

Nigerian sprint star Kanyinsola Ajayi clocks 9.84 seconds at the NCAA East Regionals, breaking the national record and becoming the world's fastest man in 2026.