By Sunday Osunkwo
At the World Athletics 2025 all Nigeria trials Israel Okon left the starting blocks with a stunning race that saw him win the 100m final in a time of 10.04 seconds.
The race which included the US based Seye Ogunlewe produced a worthy champion that will represent Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo Japan later in the year.
Okon ran a time of 10.04s (+2.3) to win the race ahead of Alaba Akintola, who finished second in 10.05s. Adekalu Fakorede came third in 10.07s, while Seye Ogunlewe placed fourth in 10.08s.
The 18-year-old who claimed his first national 100m title with the win, said he was thrilled by the result.
“I prepared for this race, other competitors are also very good but I won today, I will prepare very well to compete in the World Athletics Championship, I believe to do something good out there” Israel Okon responding to questions from www.totorinews.com
The World Athletics Championship is billed for Tokyo from
Sat, 13 Sept 2025 – Sun, 21 Sept 2025.
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