Ese Brume – Long Jump

Ese Brume has been a beacon of hope for Nigerian athletics. Her bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was a testament to her hard work and dedication. With a personal best of 7.17 meters, she holds the African record. Brume’s explosive power and exceptional technique make her a top contender for a medal in Paris.

Tobi Amusan – 100m Hurdles

Tobi Amusan has rapidly risen to prominence in the 100m hurdles. She made history by becoming the first Nigerian to win a Diamond League trophy in 2021 and followed it up with a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in 2022. Her speed and agility over the hurdles are unmatched, and she’s poised to make Nigeria proud once again.

Ezekiel Nathaniel- 400mH

Ezekiel Nathaniel, known for his strength and speed, is another athlete to watch. Ezekiel in May 2022, during his freshman year, ran the 400m hurdles in a personal best time of 48.42, winning the Big 12 Conference title and breaking the Nigerian record set by Henry Amike in 1987. Subsequently, at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, he ran his first-round heat in 49.64, qualifying for the semi-finals.

Ruth Usoro – Long Jump

With a massive leap of 6.87 metres in her last attempt to beat the Olympic qualifying standard of 6.82 metres, Ruth will be joining her teammates, Ese Brume and Pristina Ochonogor in the Long Jump event at the Olympic games this year for a show of exceptional talent.

D’Tigress – Women’s Basketball Team

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, known as D’Tigress, has been making waves on the international stage. With consecutive Afrobasket titles and a historic qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, D’Tigress are a force to be reckoned with. Their combination of skill, athleticism, and teamwork, led by stars like Ezinne Kalu and Adaora Elonu, makes them strong contenders for a medal in Paris.

Favour Ofili – Women’s 4x100m

Favour Ofili has established herself as a dominant force in track and field event. She is the 2019 African Games silver medallist in the 400 metres. Ofili won silver for the 200 metres at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Her electrifying speed will be a huge force to watch out for in this year’s Olympic games.

Kanyisola Ajayi – Men’s 100m

Kanyinsola Ajayi is one of Nigeria’s rising speedsters. He came into the athletics scene when he won the 2021 Maltina School Games and has thus far worked himself up to being one of the upcoming talents to keep an eye on for remarkable feats in the field of sports. His talent will indeed be tested this year as he represents Nigeria in the Olympic games.