Favour Ofili Shatters Records In Texas With Double PB, Silences Doubts

Texas witnessed an electrifying storm at the 2025 ATX Sprint Classic and it came in the form of Nigeria’s sprinting powerhouse, Favour Ofili.

The 22-year-old track star, who recently stirred headlines over speculation of a potential switch to Turkey, made a thunderous statement on the track in Georgetown. If anyone questioned her commitment or fire, she delivered her answer in 10.78 seconds of blazing speed.

She began her campaign with a bang in the heats, clocking a new personal best of 10.87s, improving her previous mark of 10.94s. Her performance left top competitors like Kayla White trailing.

But that was just the warm-up.

In the final, Ofili took things up another level, blasting to 10.78s and clinching gold in dominant fashion. She left Olympic champion Gabby Thomas behind, who finished second in 10.95s, while Kayla White settled for third in 10.97s. For Ofili, this wasn’t just a win, it was a statement.

And this isn’t an isolated feat. Just last month, Ofili stunned the world with a 15.85s world best in the 150m at the Adidas Atlanta City Games. Now, as the Tokyo World Championships approach, she looks primed for even more glory.

Rosemary Chukwuma also showed exceptional form, clocking a sizzling 10.93s in the heats to defeat Gabby Thomas. Though she ended fifth in the final with 10.98s, her steady rise especially after her 11.03s in Florida that secured her Tokyo spot, signals big things ahead.

Adding to Nigeria’s sprint depth, Success Umukoro impressed with an 11.43s finish in her heat.

The ATX Sprint Classic, featuring heavyweights like Aleia Hobbs, Tamara Clark, and Bahamian star Terrence Jones, was anticipated to be an American showcase. But Nigeria’s stars flipped the script.

Ofili’s message to the world?

“Forget the noise. Watch the times.”