Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili, who has been under scrutiny for her rumored transfer to Turkey, managed to rise above these distractions to secure victory in the women’s 100m final at the ATX Sprint Classic in Texas.
The 22-year-old athlete, who has been the focus of conversations regarding her potential allegiance shift to Turkey over the past week, showcased an outstanding performance in her heat, finishing with a time of 10.87s, which set a new personal best after breaking her previous record of 10.94s. This achievement earned her a spot in the final, ahead of American sprinter Kayla White, who recorded a time of 11.07s.
At the same event, Rosemary Chukwuma also participated in the women’s 100m heats at the ATX Sprint Classic. She excelled in her heat with a time of 10.93s, ensuring her progression to the final, outpacing Olympic champion Gabby Thomas from the United States, while Success Umukoro finished third in her heat with a time of 11.43s.
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As the final commenced, Ofili showcased her superiority, finishing first with a time of 10.78s, marking yet another personal best for her. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas had to settle for second place, finishing in 10.95s, while rising star Kayla White took third with a time of 10.97s.
Ofili, who holds the Nigerian record for the 200m at 21.96s, made her return to the track after gaining international recognition last month for breaking the women’s 150m world record at the Adidas Atlanta City Games with an incredible time of 15.85s.
On the other hand, Rosemary Chukwuma, who had previously enhanced her season’s best time by winning her heat, encountered a setback in the final, finishing in fifth place with a time of 10.98s.
The 23-year-old Chukwuma has been in remarkable form lately, having achieved a season’s best time of 11.03s at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in Florida earlier this month, which secured her a place at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
The 2025 ATX Sprint Classic was a one-day event held at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.
