Reigning African 400m Champion, Chidi Okezie, once again proved his class on the track as he delivered a stunning performance at the NSU Invitational last weekend. Competing in the men’s 200m, Okezie clocked a new personal best of 20.72 seconds (+0.5m/s), emerging as the overall winner of the event despite running in the first heat.
The Nigerian quarter-miler, who has steadily built momentum since his continental triumph, showed great versatility by stepping down to the half-lap sprint and still dominating the field. His time not only earned him top honours but also underlined his growing speed and endurance ahead of the 2025 athletic season.
Okezie’s performance at the NSU Invitational is a strong signal of his current form and ambitions as he continues to sharpen his craft across sprint events. With this new lifetime best in the 200m, the 30-year-old athlete adds another impressive feat to his profile, reinforcing his status as one of Nigeria’s leading lights in track and field.
