Temitope Adeshina Soars in Corky Classics Glory as Chidi Okezie Opens Indoor Season in Luxembourg
Nigerian athletics shines early in the indoor season as national record holder Temitope Adeshina delivers a commanding win in the United States and Chidi Okezie begins his campaign with a strong showing in Europe
Nigerian athletics enjoyed another encouraging chapter on the international indoor circuit as Temitope Adeshina and Chidi Okezie produced eye-catching performances at two prestigious meetings across different continents.
At the Corky Classics in the United States, national record holder Temitope Adeshina delivered a statement performance in the women’s high jump, cruising to victory with a season’s best clearance of 1.93 metres. It was a competition that quickly turned into a solo showcase as Adeshina stood head and shoulders above the rest of the field.
The Nigerian jumper barely looked troubled as she negotiated each height with composure and confidence. By the time the bar rose to 1.93 metres, the gap between her and the rest of the competitors had become striking. Her closest challenger, Evelyn Lavielle, could only manage a best jump of 1.81 metres, leaving Adeshina comfortably clear at the top of the standings.
For Adeshina, the result was more than just another medal. It was an early-season confirmation that her form is building in the right direction. As a national record holder with growing international recognition, performances like this reinforce her status as one of Nigeria’s most reliable field event athletes and a strong contender heading deeper into the indoor season.
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Across Europe in Luxembourg, Chidi Okezie was also in action as he opened his 400-metre season at the CMCM Indoor Meeting Luxembourg. The experienced quarter-miler finished second in a highly competitive race, clocking 46.62 seconds in his first major outing of the year.
The race was won by France’s Jean Paul Bredau, who took top honours with a time of 45.94 seconds. Despite finishing just behind the Frenchman, Okezie’s performance offered plenty of positives. Opening a season with a sub-47-second run indoors is often a sign of solid preparation, especially for an athlete known for peaking later in the campaign.
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Okezie’s race execution showed control and strength, qualities that have defined his career at the highest level. As the indoor season progresses, the Nigerian star will be looking to sharpen his speed and race rhythm, with bigger meetings and championship ambitions clearly in view.
Taken together, the performances of Adeshina and Okezie underline the growing depth and consistency of Nigerian athletics on the global stage. From commanding dominance in field events to strong early-season track performances, the signs are encouraging.
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As the indoor circuit continues to unfold, all eyes will remain on these athletes as they build momentum, chase faster times and higher clearances and ultimately prepare for major international championships later in the year.
