Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili makes history by shattering 150m world record with blistering 15.85s at Adidas Atlanta City Games.🏃‍♀️🇺🇲🎖

In a stunning display of speed and athleticism, Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made history on Saturday by shattering the world record in the women’s 150 meters at the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games. The 22-year-old phenom clocked an incredible 15.85 seconds (2.0m/s) at Piedmont Park, eclipsing the previous record of 16.23 seconds set by Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas in 2018.

Ofili’s remarkable performance not only broke the record but also marked a milestone in the sport, as she became the first woman ever to run the rarely contested 150m event in under 16 seconds. The young Nigerian’s achievement is a testament to her growing dominance on the international stage.

The Adidas Atlanta City Games, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet, witnessed Ofili’s landmark performance, which was the standout moment of the event. Unchallenged throughout the race, Ofili surged ahead of the field, leaving her competitors in her wake. American Tamari Davis finished second with a time of 16.14s, while Jamaican Ashanti Moore placed third with a time of 16.50s.

Ofili’s record-breaking performance has sent shockwaves through the athletics community, with many hailing her as a rising star in the sport. Her achievement is sure to inspire a new generation of athletes and cement her position as one of the world’s top sprinters.

Key Highlights:

– Favour Ofili breaks 150m world record with 15.85s at Adidas Atlanta City Games
– Ofili becomes first woman to run 150m in under 16 seconds
– Previous record holder Shaunae Miller-Uibo’s 2018 record of 16.23s eclipsed
– Ofili’s performance signals growing dominance on international stage