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Kanyinsola Ajayi, a 21-year-old Nigerian sprinter, won the men's 100-meter event at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 9.84 seconds, matching his own Nigerian national record. This victory came against a competitive field, including the reigning world champion, Seville, marking Ajayi's debut on the Diamond League circuit.
Kanyinsola Ajayi equaled the Nigerian 100m record during his Diamond League debut, securing victory against world champion Oblique Seville. This achievement is seen as a significant boost for Team Nigeria ahead of the upcoming event in Glasgow.
Kanyinsola Ajayi, a 21-year-old Nigerian sprinter, won the men's 100-meter event at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 9.84 seconds, matching his own Nigerian national record. This victory came against a competitive field, including the reigning world champion, Seville, marking Ajayi's debut on the Diamond League circuit.