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Teenage Sensation Treasure Omosivie Soars to New Heights

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 Teenage Sensation Treasure Omosivie Soars to New Heights Thirteen-year-old Treasure Omosivie has made a stunning impact at the AFN National Athletics Championships, leaping to a personal best of 1.65m in the women's high jump event. "I'm thrilled to have improved my personal best and competed against the best in the country," Treasure said. "It's a dream come true, and I'm grateful to Princess Mabel Madojiemu for believing in me." The young athlete from Edo State finished fourth in a highly competitive field, won by national record holder Temitope Adeshina with a jump of 1.95m. Treasure's remarkable talent was discovered at the Princess Mabel Madojiemu Athletics Championships, where she cleared 1.55m just a couple of months ago. Princess Mabel Madojiemu's vision and support have played a significant role in Treasure's rapid rise, providing a platform for young athletes to shine. As Treasure's star continues to rise, she's sure to...

DAY 2, NIGERIAN ATHLETES SHINE AT THE NCAA D1 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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 Day 2, Nigerian athletes shine at the NCAA D1 Track and Field Championships The NCAA track and field championship hosted by the University of Oregon's Hayward Field from June 5th to 8th, has seen Nigerian athletes perform. On the first day, some of the Nigerians who did well included; Ashe Favour, Godson Brume, and Ajayi Kanyinsola qualified for the men's 100m finals. Ajayi Kanyinsola, a freshman at Auburn University, won his heat with a season's second-fastest time of 10.09s (+0.3); Ashe Favour, who has clocked 9.99s and 9.94s this season, finished third in the same heat with a time of 10.13s, conserving energy for the finals; Godson Brume of LSU, a previous silver medalist, finished second in his heat with a time of 10.23s (-0.3); Samuel Ogazi, a freshman at Alabama, won his heat in the men's 400m with a time of 45.14s, advancing to the finals.  Ogazi has had an outstanding season, setting a national lead and personal best of 44.53s in the men's 400m and a person...

DAY 2, NIGERIAN ATHLETES SHINE AT THE NCAA D1 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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 Day 2, Nigerian athletes shine at the NCAA D1 Track and Field Championships The NCAA track and field championship hosted by the University of Oregon's Hayward Field from June 5th to 8th, has seen Nigerian athletes perform. On the first day, some of the Nigerians who did well included; Ashe Favour, Godson Brume, and Ajayi Kanyinsola qualified for the men's 100m finals. Ajayi Kanyinsola, a freshman at Auburn University, won his heat with a season's second-fastest time of 10.09s (+0.3); Ashe Favour, who has clocked 9.99s and 9.94s this season, finished third in the same heat with a time of 10.13s, conserving energy for the finals; Godson Brume of LSU, a previous silver medalist, finished second in his heat with a time of 10.23s (-0.3); Samuel Ogazi, a freshman at Alabama, won his heat in the men's 400m with a time of 45.14s, advancing to the finals.  Ogazi has had an outstanding season, setting a national lead and personal best of 44.53s in the men's 400m and a person...

UUA newly signed Athlete, Grace Onah, 15, shines at the MoC Grandprix in Lagos

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UUA newly signed athlete; Grace Onah, 15, shines at the 4th MoC Grandprix in Lagos  A high school middle distance runner, Grace Onah, finished second in the women's 1500m national in star studded field, racing to a personal best of 4:41.33.  15-year-old Onah was spotted by the founder of UUA/Caligeo Suites (Gbolahan Fatuga) at the LAB3 Athletics competition in Lagos, where she won the girls' 800m with a time of 2:21.99 ht. She was thereafter awarded the first UUA/Caligeo Suites' scholar athlete award for her hard work, dedication, performance on the track as well as her academic excellence in the school.  Onah emerged second behind National record holder, Aderonke Akanbi, with a time of 4:35.55.  She revealed that though she was convinced to venture into athletics by her twin brother and mother, she still wanted to pursue a career in either architecture or agricultural biotechnology.  “My mum advised me to pick up athletics after she discovered I'm good at it. ...