By Parrot Newspaper 
Adidas Atlanta City Games: Nigerian Athlete Favour Ofili Smashes Women’s 150m World Record
22-year-old Nigerian sprinter makes history at Adidas Atlanta City Games
In a defining moment for Nigerian athletics, 22-year-old Favour Ofili etched her name into global sports history on Saturday, May 18, 2025, by setting a new world record in the women’s 150-metre straight track event. Competing at the Adidas Atlanta City Games in Georgia, United States, Ofili delivered a breathtaking performance, crossing the finish line in a staggering 16.00 seconds, breaking the previous world best of 16.23 seconds set in 2018 by Bahamian Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo.
Born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ofili has long been seen as a rising star in the sprinting world, but her latest feat now places her in the pantheon of elite athletes redefining women’s sprinting on the world stage. The 150m event, though non-Olympic, is a rare sprint distance that blends the explosive power of the 100m with the stamina of the 200m, demanding both technical efficiency and raw speed. Ofili’s record run now stands as a global benchmark for this demanding discipline.
Reacting after her historic run, a visibly emotional Ofili attributed her achievement to divine grace and disciplined preparation.
“The Lord is good and is marvellous in my sight. I am surprised with the time,” she said during her post-race interview.
“But I know I put in the work. I trust my coach, I trust his program, and I know at the right time, the Lord would do it.”
Ofili’s triumph in Atlanta is not her first brush with record-breaking success. In 2023, she set a new African women’s indoor 200m record with a time of 22.36 seconds at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. That performance elevated her status within African athletics, and now, with this world record, she has made a resounding statement on the global scene.
Her victory adds to Nigeria’s growing list of sprinting successes in recent years, reigniting conversations about the country’s potential in track and field sports, especially ahead of upcoming international competitions like the Paris 2025 World Championships and the 2026 Olympic qualifiers.
Favour Ofili, a product of the LSU (Louisiana State University) athletics program, is now being hailed not just as a national treasure but as a global symbol of emerging excellence in women’s sprints. With youth still on her side and a steady improvement curve, fans and analysts alike are eagerly watching what she will accomplish next.
For Nigeria, Ofili’s latest record is more than just a statistic — it is a powerful reminder of what is possible when talent meets hard work, faith, and the right support system.