Ajayi Kanyisola blazed into the men’s 100m final with sheer brilliance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday afternoon.
Ajayi thundered across the track in a scintillating 9.93 seconds, securing automatic qualification, and instantly reigniting Nigeria’s long-dormant sprinting pride on the global stage.
Ajayi finished second behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles of the United States, who narrowly edged him with 9.92 seconds in the heat.
South Africa’s Akani Simbine claimed third position in this fiercely competitive semifinal, underlining the razor-thin margins separating the world’s fastest sprinters tonight.
With this feat, Ajayi becomes the first Nigerian in 18 years to reach the men’s 100m final, rewriting history beautifully.
The last man to achieve such a milestone was Olusoji Fasuba, who lit up the track with his unforgettable sprinting heroics.
Now, as Ajayi prepares for tonight’s final, Nigeria’s hearts beat in unison, dreaming of medals, glory, and perhaps a new national record.
Ajayi will not only reach for the podium, but he will also try to surpass Fasuba’s 9.85-second Nigerian record.
With confidence burning, speed unleashed, and destiny beckoning, Ajayi stands ready to etch his name forever into Nigeria’s golden athletics folklore.
