Guinness World Record has confirmed Philip Solomon, a 17-year-old student of Oyemekun Grammar School Akure, Ondo State, as the record holder for most skips on one foot in 30 seconds.
On January 24, 2023 Solomon officially recorded 153 skips on one foot in 30 seconds to erase the former record holder, Rasel Islam of Bangladesh whose record was 145 skips in 30 seconds.
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Suara Abass has been honoured with the 2023 President’s Award for Distinguished Service by Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
The award was presented to Abass by President Rodney K. Rogers, Ph.D., during the 27th Annual Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony, which took place on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, at the Lenhart Grand Ballroom.
The President’s Award for Distinguished Service is the highest form of recognition granted to individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, well-roundedness, and significant contributions to both the University and the Bowling Green community.
Success Umukoro has emerged winner of the 60 meters race event at the 2023 NJCAA Indoor Championships running a new Personal Best (PB) of 7.36 seconds.
She was unbeaten throughout the championship, successfully defending her 60 meters title in an impressive time of 7.36 seconds. She did this after running a brilliant PB of 7.35 seconds in her qualifying heat to make the final.
Umukoro, a student of South Plains College, was awarded Track Athlete of the Year of the Central and West Region for outstanding performances this season.
Alaba Akintola has emerged winner of the men’s 100 meters race event at the 2023 Outdoor Music City Challenge in Nashville with a Season’s Best (SB) of 10.08 seconds (1.0).
Denarrion Ard finished in second place in 10.38 seconds while Jameel Walkes-Miller ran 10.51 seconds for third.
Nathaniel Ezekiel has emerged winner of the 400 meters hurdle event at the 2023 LSU Invitational in Baton Rouge clocking a time of 49.47 seconds.
He beat Ayden Owens-Delerme in 50.28 seconds while Caleb Cavanaugh followed in 50.31 seconds.
Omamuyovwi Erhire and Ruth Usoro have emerged winners of the men and women triple jump events respectively at the 2023 Corky/Crofoot Shootout in Lubbock.
With her last jump of the day, Ruth Usoro produced a Season’s Best (SB) of 14.12 meters (0.5) to win the women’s triple jump at the Corky/Crofoot Shootout in Lubbock.
Onaara Obamuwagun finished in third place with 13.73 meters (3.5).
Uche Oparaoji and Marylove Edwards are top of the latest national rankings by the Nigerian Tennis Federation (May 2023).