Ajayi makes history with Diamond League bronze
His bronze in Brussels now gives Nigeria a historic first Diamond League final podium in the men’s 100m and provides a fitting conclusion to a season that has seen Ajayi rewrite the national record books and announce himself on the global stage.
BRUSSELS — Kanyinsola Ajayi has capped a remarkable 2026 season by becoming the first Nigerian to win a men’s 100m medal at the Diamond League final, after claiming bronze in Brussels on Friday.
He had earlier shattered Olusoji Fasuba’s 20-year-old Nigerian record in the men’s 100m, running a lifetime best of 9.
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