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Nigerian sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi claimed a hard-fought bronze medal in the men’s 100m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, clocking 9.90 seconds in wet conditions at Scotstoun Stadium.
The 21-year-old, Nigeria’s only finalist in the event, finished behind Cameroonian Emmanuel Eseme, who took gold in a Games record of 9.83 seconds, and Australia’s Lachlan Kennedy, who took silver in a personal best of 9.85.
Four athletes broke the 10-second barrier despite the rain, marking one of the deepest sprint finals in recent Commonwealth Games history.
Ajayi’s podium ends a 20-year drought for Nigeria in the men’s 100 metres.
The last Nigerian to win a medal was Olusoji Fasuba, who won silver in 2006.
The Auburn University standout and Nigerian national record holder (9.84) had dominated the semi-finals and entered the final as one of the favorites after strong form in the Diamond League and NCAA in early 2026.
“I’m not afraid of anyone,” Ajayi had declared before the Games.
That night, she maintained her form through the challenging conditions to secure Nigeria’s first track and field medal of the competition in the blue ribbon event.
Nigeria team medal table progress
Team Nigeria remains Africa’s highest-ranked nation and sits firmly in the top five of the Glasgow 2026 overall medal table.
After updates on day five, Nigeria has 6 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals for a total of 12, ranking fifth behind Australia, Canada, England and hosts Scotland.
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The contingent has shown consistent strength across all weight classes and combat sports, with notable contributions in weightlifting and other disciplines that keep the Green-White-Green flag high.
Ajayi’s bronze adds valuable momentum as the Games head into the final stretch, with more athletics events, including relays, still to be held before the closing ceremony on August 2.
Nigeria’s strong position underlines the country’s depth in the Commonwealth competition and positions the team as a strong contender to finish among the top African nations at the end of Glasgow 2026.
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