Nigerian Star Olaolu Olatunde Joins Iowa Track & Field

Nigerian Star Olaolu Olatunde Joins Iowa Track & Field

Sampson Adedeji 

Nigerian track and field standout Olaolu Olatunde has officially signed with Iowa Track & Field, marking a significant milestone in his collegiate athletics career, BSN Sports.com.ng reports 

Olatunde, a multiple NCAA Division II All-American, makes the leap to the Big Ten Conference, widely regarded as one of the most competitive conferences in NCAA athletics. 

His move to the University of Iowa represents a major step up, both in competition level and exposure.

The highly rated athlete is expected to make an immediate impact for the Hawkeyes, bringing proven consistency, elite performance credentials, and international experience to the program. 

Iowa Track & Field officials are optimistic that Olatunde’s arrival will strengthen the team as they prepare for upcoming conference and national championships.

Olatunde’s transition from Division II to the Big Ten underscores his steady rise in collegiate athletics and highlights the growing influence of Nigerian athletes within the U.S. college sports system.