Ogundinran claims 100m crown at Commonwealth Games trials

Blessing Ogundinran, competing from the US, has claimed the women's 100-meter crown at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games National Trials held in Lagos. Ogundinran crossed the finish line in 11.12 seconds, emerging as Nigeria's new national champion in the event, according to The PUNCH.

The race was a close contest, with teenage sensation Miracle Ezechukwu pushing Ogundinran to the very end. Ezechukwu achieved a new personal best of 11.15 seconds to secure the second position, while Olajide Olayinka completed the podium with a time of 11.28 seconds.

Reflecting on her victory, Ogundinran attributed her success to composure, despite a challenging 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," she shared. "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."

In another notable performance, Olympian Chukwuebuka Enekwechi continued his dominance in the men's shot put. He clinched his fifth national title in a row, launching the shot put an impressive 21.46 meters. Oyesade Oyetayo also emerged victorious in the hammer throw, marking 65.07 meters. The men's 100-meter finals are scheduled for Wednesday, featuring strong contenders like Favour Ashe and Chidera Ezeakor.

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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.