Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili delivered a stellar performance at the Tom Jones Memorial on Friday, setting a national lead of 22.34s (0.2) in the women’s 200m event.
The LSU alumna finished second in her heat, just behind Olympic 100m silver medallist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia, who scorched the track with a world-leading time of 21.88s, the fastest in the world so far this season.
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Ofili’s run not only marks her fastest 200m time of the year, but also underlines her growing form ahead of a busy international season. Her 22.34s clocking is currently the best time by a Nigerian woman in 2025, and a strong statement of intent as Favour Ofili builds momentum toward major championships.
Julien Alfred’s 21.88s performance, meanwhile, reaffirmed her status as one of the biggest threats in the women’s sprinting world, as she powered away with effortless grace to win the heat.
The Tom Jones Memorial meet has once again proven to be a fast track for explosive performances, and with this kind of early-season intensity, fans can expect more fireworks as the countdown to Paris 2024 continues
