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Amusan’s Record-Breaking Run Gets World Attention
World Record run by Nigerian sprinter, Tobi Amusan, in the 2022 World Championships in Oregon has been included on a list of the best World Championships moments in athletics.
Amusan set a new World Record in the semifinals of the women’s 100m Hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds. Later that evening, she won the final with a marginally wind-assisted 12.06s, proving her world record was no fluke.
Amusan became Nigeria’s first outdoor World champion and World Record holder in the process. Her performance in Oregon is now considered to be one of the best in World Championships history.
Other Oregon-related moments included are Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaking the 400m Hurdles World Record with a strong effort of 50.68 seconds.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo, a repeat Olympic 400m winner, eventually won her first world gold at her preferred distance.
Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela won her third consecutive global triple jump title, winning by more than half a metre with 15.47m.
The World Athletics body organised the greatest moments of the World Championships to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the World Athletics Championships.
It gives sports fans the chance to vote on the top 40 championship-related moments in history, with a chance to win a ticket to the Budapest World Championships in the process.
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.