Nigeria’s sprint queen, Favour Ofili, has once again blazed her name into the history books with a phenomenal performance at the Adidas Atlanta City Games, clocking a world record-breaking time of 15.85 seconds in the women’s 150 metres.
Newsonspot reports that with a legal tailwind of 2.0m/s, Ofili shattered the previous world record of 16.23 seconds set by Olympic gold medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo in 2018. This makes her the first woman ever to run under 16 seconds in the rarely-contested event.
The 22-year-old’s achievement marks a major milestone not only in her career but also in the evolution of women’s sprinting. Her performance was met with thunderous applause from fans and fellow athletes, firmly placing her among the elite sprinters of the world and raising hopes for Nigeria’s medal prospects at future international events.
Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Ofili has consistently broken barriers. She made headlines in 2022 by becoming the first Nigerian woman to run the 200m in under 22 seconds, clocking 21.96 seconds—a time that also set national and African records.
A graduate of Louisiana State University, Ofili turned professional with Adidas in 2023 after winning multiple NCAA titles. She proudly represented Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she placed sixth in the 200m final, missing a podium finish by just 0.04 seconds.
Favour Ofili’s rise is a beacon of inspiration for young athletes and a symbol of Nigeria’s growing strength in track and field on the global stage.
