US-based Blessing Ogundinran has claimed the women’s 100 metres title at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos, clocking 11.12 seconds in the final to emerge as Nigeria’s new national champion in the event, The PUNCH reports.
Ogundinran edged teenage sensation Miracle Ezechukwu, who pushed her all the way with a new personal best of 11.15 seconds to finish second, while Olajide Olayinka placed third in 11.28 seconds.
Speaking after the race, Ogundinran revealed that composure was the key to her victory after an arduous journey to Lagos.
“When I was at the start block, I was thinking of what my coach told me — that I should just execute my race and not panic, and that was what I did. It was a tough time getting here after travelling for almost four days due to what happened in the US but I am grateful to God that I am going back with the title,” she said.
In another highlight of the day, Olympian Chukwuebuka Enekwechi claimed the men’s shot put title for a record fifth time, launching 21.46 metres to further cement his dominance of the event since he began competing for Nigeria. Related News LASG seeks more climate funding for vulnerable cities Don’t arrest him, I’m leaving, injured 18-year-old wife pleads for husband despite viral abuse videos One injured as IED under vehicle explodes in Lagos market
