Rising sprint sensation Sophia Efetobore stole the spotlight on the opening day of the MTN Champs Benin Season 3, clocking a blistering Personal Best (PB) of 11.46s (-0.9) to win her 100m heat. Her performance was the fastest across all categories, cementing her status as one to watch ahead of Friday’s semifinals.
Kate Odumoso also impressed, winning Heat 3 in a PB of 11.60s (-0.2) to finish as the second-fastest qualifier. Both athletes have set themselves up for a thrilling battle in the next round.
In the men’s 100m, Emmanuel Ojeli made an encouraging start to his 2025 season, storming to victory in Heat 4 with a Season’s Best (SB) of 10.54s (-0.6). Chidera Ezeakor matched that time exactly, clocking 10.54s (0.0) to claim victory in Heat 10. Their identical performances add an extra layer of intrigue to the semifinals, where they will look to build on their strong starts.
With high-level performances already on display, the MTN Champs Benin S3 is proving to be a breeding ground for Nigeria’s next sprint stars. All eyes will be on the semifinals as the athletes push for a place in the finals and a shot at glory.
