With a time of 22.04 seconds, Okagbare has held the record since 2018.
On Friday, Ofili ran a world-record-breaking 21.96 seconds to become the first college athlete to break the 22-second barrier.
Favour Ofili became the first Nigerian woman to break 22 seconds in the women's 200m with the time.
In addition, the athlete has set a new collegiate record for the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Her time is the fastest in the world this year, the NCAA's fastest ever, and a new school record.
At the Tom Jones Invitational, Ofili set a new world record in the women's 200m with a time of 21.96s (1.3).
At the Tom Jones Invitational in Florida, Ofili won the women's 200m in 21.96 seconds (1.3 seconds faster than Kamaya Debose-Epps, who ran 22.81 seconds, and Jonah Ross, who ran 22.91 seconds.The young sprinter is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in the 200 and 400 meter dashes.
She won silver in the 400m dash at the 2019 African Games.
In addition, Ofili is the African Youth Champion in the 200 and 400 meters. ✍️✍️✍️ ✍️“feel free to disagree in the comments 👀 ☝️👆 & let JAIYEORIE know what U think!” 📎 COMMENTS 👈👉✍️🤳 DROP YOUR OPINIONS ✍️✍️✍️
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