Athletics: Nigeria Track Star Signs With LSU

Athletics: Nigeria Track Star Signs With LSU

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's track and field star Tina Godless has signed a letter of intent with the LSU women's track and field program, BSNSports.com.ng has gathered.

Godbless had a breakout season this year, as she made her first international senior debut at the African Championships in Mauritius, competing in the 100 meters and the 4 x 100 meters relay.

In the 100 meters semifinal, the 18-year-old ran a personal best of 11.25 seconds, smashing her previous best of 11.48 seconds. In the 100m final, she placed fourth in 11.27 seconds, and she then helped lead Nigeria to a gold medal in the 4 x 100m relay.

At the World U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia, Godbless ran a national U20 record and a new personal best of 11.09 seconds in the 100m semifinal, making her the fourth-fastest Nigerian woman this year.

“Tima is a great talent and someone who will immediately have an impact on our team,” Shaver said. 

“She has exceptional sprint performances for her young age," Dennis Shaver Team Coach said.