Nigerian sprinters Udodi Onwuzurike and Favour Ashe are set to compete at today’s Wiesława Maniaka Memorial in Poland as they continue their international campaigns.
Key takeaways
- Onwuzurike will contest the men’s 200 metres, with Brandon Hicklin among his expected rivals.
- Ashe is entered in the 100m alongside Ghanaian Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, Sam Blaskowski of the United States and Canada’s Jerome Blake.
- Both Nigerians have been regular competitors on the global circuit this season.
- The Polish meeting offers another chance for the pair to measure their form against a strong field.
Racing assignments in Poland
Onwuzurike will take his place in the men’s 200m, where American sprinter Brandon Hicklin is one of the athletes set to push him. Ashe, meanwhile, will line up for the men’s 100m against a field featuring Abdul-Rasheed Saminu of Ghana, American Sam Blaskowski and Canadian Jerome Blake.
Another test on the international circuit
After making frequent appearances in overseas competition this season, both athletes will be aiming to produce notable performances in Poland. The memorial meeting gives them a further opportunity to assess themselves against quality opposition while the athletics campaign moves forward.
