Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi
Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi has turned professional after signing a sponsorship deal with Adidas, capping a record-breaking season that has established him among the world’s fastest men, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 21-year-old announced the partnership on his X page on Thursday, describing it as the beginning of a new chapter in his athletics career.
“I am grateful to God to finally announce that I am officially embarking on the next chapter of my journey, continuing my professional track and field career with Adidas,” he wrote.
The move comes less than two weeks after Ajayi won bronze in the men’s 100 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, clocking 9.90 seconds to become Nigeria’s first men’s 100m medallist at the Games in 20 years.
