Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

14-year-old sprint prodigy Annabelle Fasuba signs Adidas sponsorship deal

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Fourteen-year-old sprint sensation Annabelle Fasuba has taken another significant step in her rapidly rising athletics career after signing a sponsorship deal with global sportswear giant Adidas.

The Anglo-Nigerian prodigy sealed the deal on the back of a stunning performance at the London Games, where she blazed to a new personal best of 7.37 seconds to win the U17 women’s 60 metres final. Her time not only secured gold but also shattered both the U17 and U20 club records, further underlining her status as the fastest 14-year-old sprinter in Europe.

The Adidas sponsorship caps an unforgettable week for the teenage athlete and represents a major milestone in a career that continues to gather momentum at remarkable speed.

Annabelle is the daughter of Nigeria’s former World Indoor 60 metres champion, Olusoji Fasuba, but she has already begun to establish her own identity on the track, earning widespread attention for her exceptional talent and consistency against older competitors.

With record-breaking performances and elite backing now in place, Fasuba’s emergence signals the arrival of one of Europe’s most exciting young sprint prospects, widely tipped for a bright future on the global stage.