Video: Kayinsola Ajayi beats Seville again to win London Diamond League’s 100m

Nigerian sprinter Kayinsola Ajayi delivered a stunning performance at the London Diamond League on Saturday, July 18, 2026, clinching victory in the men's 100-meter race. Ajayi crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 9.84 seconds, edging out the formidable Jamaican challenger, Oblique Seville.

Seville, the current world champion, secured the second position with a time of 9.87 seconds. Great Britain's Romell Grave completed the podium, finishing third in 9.97 seconds. Ajayi, who is just 21 years old, matched his season's best with this winning performance.

The race was a closely contested affair, particularly between Ajayi and Seville. After a tight start, the Nigerian, who holds the Nigerian 100m record, surged ahead in the final stretch to claim the win. Ajayi's athletic achievements also include being the two-time reigning collegiate champion in the NCAA, excelling in both the men's 60m indoor and 100m outdoor events.