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Ajayi\u2019s finish saw him hold off reigning world champion Oblique Seville and former world champion Christian Coleman in a standout debut at Diamond League level.<\/p>\n<h3>At a glance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Kanyinsola Ajayi won the 100m at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon.<\/li>\n<li>His time of 9.84 seconds equalled Nigeria\u2019s national record.<\/li>\n<li>He beat reigning world champion Oblique Seville and former world champion Christian Coleman.<\/li>\n<li>The result came on Ajayi\u2019s Diamond League debut.<\/li>\n<li>The 21-year-old believes the NCAA system helped accelerate his pro breakthrough.<\/li>\n<li>Ajayi is targeting improvement while aiming for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2027 World Athletics Championships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 21-year-old delivered the performance on his first appearance in the Diamond League circuit, instantly placing him among the sport\u2019s top-tier sprinters. The display is expected to strengthen Nigeria\u2019s medal prospects as attention turns to the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2027 World Athletics Championships.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after the race, Ajayi highlighted consistency as his guiding principle. \u201cConsistency is my biggest goal. I know what I\u2019m capable of, and I want to keep performing at this level every time I step onto the track,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ajayi, previously linked with Auburn University, pointed to the competitive structure of American college athletics as a key factor in his rapid progression. He credited the NCAA environment with preparing him for high-pressure races and sharpening his confidence against elite opposition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NCAA prepared me for moments like this. Racing against top athletes every week gave me the confidence to compete on the professional stage,\u201d Ajayi added.<\/p>\n<p>Even with the national record equalled, Ajayi insists there is still more to come. 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