Nigerian sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi says he is staying grounded despite recording back-to-back victories in the Diamond League circuit over reigning world champion Oblique Seville.
Ajayi extended his remarkable run of form on Saturday by winning the men’s 100m at the London Diamond League in 9.84s, beating Seville for the second successive race after also finishing ahead of the Jamaican at the Prefontaine Classic earlier this month.
The 21-year-old equalled the Nigerian record for the third time this season as he held off Seville, who finished second in 9.87s, while Great Britain’s Romell Glave placed third in a personal best of 9.97s.
Rather than bask in the latest triumph, Ajayi said he was pleased with his consistency and remains committed to the process that has seen him emerge as one of the world’s fastest sprinters this season.
“I am doing the right things, I am keeping my focus, and I am really enjoying my running. I am happy with the race today,” Ajayi said after the race on Saturday. Related News Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria departs Aberdeen for Glasgow FIFA probes post-match scuffle after Spain’s World Cup final win over Argentina Ex-England captain Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle
