Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, delivered a brilliant performance at the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, finishing second in the women’s 200m final with a time of 22.00 seconds, www.aclsports.com reports.
The time is the second-fastest ever by a Nigerian woman, trailing only her own national record of 21.96s. It also highlights her growing consistency on the global stage. Ofili was narrowly beaten by American McKenzie Long, who won the race in a personal best of 21.93s, one of the top times in the world this season.
Brittany Brown of the United States placed third in 22.17s, followed by Jadyn Mays (22.31s), Deajah Stevens (22.47s), Jessika Gbai of Côte d’Ivoire (22.86s), and Cambrea Sturgis (22.97s).
With the World Championships on the horizon, Ofili’s performance is a strong statement of intent. The 24-year-old LSU alumna has impressed throughout the season and remains one of Nigeria’s brightest medal prospects in the sprints. Her form in Memphis suggests she is hitting peak shape at just the right time.
