Ogundiran emerges new sprint queen

By Joe Apu
US-based sprinter Blessing Ogundiran announced herself as Nigeria’s new women’s 100m champion on Monday, powering to victory at the 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos as the race for places on Team Nigeria gathered momentum.
According to AFN media, Ogundiran clocked 11.12 seconds in the women’s 100m final to claim the national title ahead of teenage sensation Miracle Eluebube Ezechukwu, who produced a personal best of 11.15 seconds to finish second. Olajide Olayinka secured third place in 11.28 seconds.
Speaking after her triumph, Ogundiran revealed that she relied on her coach’s advice to stay composed despite enduring a difficult journey to Nigeria.
“Whe...