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Ajayi finishes as fastest African in 100m final, earns $25,000

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Summary

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi finished fourth in the men’s 100m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest and was the fastest African in the final.

Highlights

  • Ajayi ran 9.93 seconds, the same time as American Ronnie Baker, who got bronze on photo finish.
  • Kenny Bednarek won the title in 9.85 seconds, while Oblique Seville placed second in 9.90 seconds.
  • Ajayi’s finish means he leaves Budapest with a $25,000 prize.
  • The result adds to his breakout 2026 season and gives Nigeria a finalist in the event.

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