Stories of impact
Every athlete we support has a story
Stories of perseverance, growth and achievement. These are just a few of the lives we've had the privilege to impact.
Athletes recruited
Celebrating athletes from our network who are now competing in US college athletics, setting records, signing deals and representing Nigeria. Select an athlete to read more.
Iowa
David Akhalu
NCAA 400m outdoor semifinalist. PBs: 400m 45.05s, 600m 1:19.27.
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Mississippi State
Adekalu Fakorede
PBs: 60m 6.58s, 100m 9.98s, 200m 20.74s.
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Oregon
Miracle Ezechukwu
Broke into the 22-second range in the 200m. PBs: 100m 11.15s, 200m 22.77s.
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NCAA
Oyibu Success
World U20 finalist and NCAA Championships qualifier. PBs: 100m 11.19s, 200m 22.90s.
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Ohio State
Edidiong Udo
An injury nearly ended his season before it began. PB: 400m 44.91s.
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Minnesota
Charles Godfred
The Nigerian long jumper making his mark in American collegiate athletics.
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Texas Tech
Olajide Olayinka-Adebote
Known as "AJ Gold". PBs: 100m 11.13s, 200m 23.14s.
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Lions
Onyah Favour
Almost walked away, then became a First Team NCAA All-American.
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Adidas NIL
Kanyinsola Ajayi
Signed an NIL deal with Adidas. PRs: 60m 6.48s, 100m 9.96s.
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Warner University
Ogundiran Blessing
Meet record of 11.26s in the women's 100m at the NAIA Outdoor Championship.
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Nigeria
Perfect Faye
Athlete by day, editor by night. PBs: 100m 10.71s, 200m 21.24s, 400m 48.14s.
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Hinds CC
Queen Usunobun
Signed with Hinds Community College as a sprinter.
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NCAA
Immaculate Daniel
Ticket punched at the NCAA West Prelims in the 100m.
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Auburn
Israel Okon
Event win in the 200m in 20.27s.
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See the numbers behind the stories
Our impact report sets out who we supported, how funds were used and what changed as a result.
Video stories
Beyond the Finish Line with Star
Our storytelling arm: raw, heartfelt conversations that amplify athlete voices and reveal their journeys beyond sport.
Beyond the Finish Line with Star: playlist
Conversations with athletes about their journeys beyond sport.
At the track
A Paragon athlete working through hurdle mobility drills.
These stories are just the beginning
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