Ogundiran Runs 10.98s, Breaks NAIA Record at South Florida Invitational
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Ogundiran delivered a historic performance at the South Florida Invitational, blazing to a 10.98s finish in the women’s 100m.
The Warner University freshman not only clinched victory but also obliterated her own NAIA record of 11.21s, setting a new benchmark in collegiate athletics.
Her electrifying run places her joint-top in the global rankings for the 2026 season, making her one of only two women worldwide to dip under the 11-second barrier this year, alongside Jamaica’s Shanoya Mikalia Douglas.
Ogundiran’s feat also cements her status as the ninth Nigerian woman ever to break the 11-second mark.
