Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi becomes world’s fastest man in 2026, sets new National record

Kayinsola Ajayi has achieved a significant milestone in Nigerian athletics, clocking a remarkable 9.84 seconds in the 100-meter dash. This performance not only positions him as the world's fastest man for 2026 but also shatters the long-standing national record. The previous record of 9.85 seconds, held by Olusoji Fasuba since 2006, was considered a formidable benchmark.

Ajayi's achievement marks a new era in Nigerian sprinting, breaking a record that had stood for nearly two decades and signaling potential for future international success.