Nigerian sprint talent Olajide Olayinka continues to make waves on the U.S. collegiate circuit after storming to victory in the women’s 200m Heat 10 at the 44 Farms Team Invitational, clocking a new college best of 23.26s (0.1 m/s wind).
The Texas Tech University freshman showed impressive form on Friday, dominating her heat with ease and edging closer to her personal record of 23.16s, set at the CAA Region II Championships last year. Her performance at the Invitational underscores her growing confidence and consistency in the 200m, further fueling expectations of a potential sub-23-second run in the near future.
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Olayinka, who has been one of the standout Nigerian prospects on the U.S. collegiate scene, is already drawing attention from track and field enthusiasts and coaches alike. Her steady improvement and composure on the track signal a bright future ahead as she continues her freshman campaign.
With the NCAA outdoor season heating up, all eyes will be on the Lagos-born sprinter to see if she can break into the 22-second territory and solidify her status as one of the top emerging athletes in the sprinting world.
For now, her latest victory at the 44 Farms Invitational marks another stride toward greatness for the young star representing both Texas Tech and Team Nigeria
