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Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili produced a standout performance on Sunday, clocking a season’s best of 22.15 seconds to finish third in the women’s 200 metres at the Lone Star Grand Prix, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
The 22-year-old, competing in just her second 200m race of the 2026 season, showed marked improvement from her opening outing, securing a podium spot against a strong international field.
Her time underlines a promising start to the campaign as she continues to build form ahead of major championships.
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas of the United States dominated the event, storming to victory with a world-leading time of 21.70 seconds.
American sprinter Kayla White claimed second place in 22.07 seconds.
Ofili’s consistent progression this season has drawn attention, positioning her as one of Nigeria’s leading hopes in the women’s sprints.
The bronze medal finish and personal season’s best are expected to boost her confidence as she prepares to take on the global elite in upcoming Diamond League meetings and major international competitions later this year.
