Kanyinsola Ajayi becomes Second-Fastest Man in NCAA History

Kanyinsola Ajayi has announced himself as one of the fastest men in the world after running  9.84 seconds in the 100m at the NCAA East Regionals.

The Auburn University star not only won his heat and qualified for the NCAA Championships, but also set a new Nigerian national record and moved to the top of the world rankings for 2026.

Ajayi’s time makes him the second-fastest man in NCAA history. The 9.84s run came with a legal wind reading of +0.7 m/s, meaning the performance will officially count for records and rankings.

Ajayi represents the Auburn Tigers and continues to establish himself as one of Nigeria’s brightest track and field talents.