19-Year-Old Sprinter Kelly Ufodiama Switches Allegiance from USA to Nigeria

Rising sprint sensation Kelly Ufodiama has officially switched her international allegiance from the United States to Nigeria, in a major boost for the nation's athletics team.

The 19-year-old, who recently completed her freshman season at East Carolina University, has already made waves in U.S. collegiate athletics. She is a four-time American Conference champion and has recorded impressive personal bests of 11.13 seconds in the 100m and 22.54 seconds in the 200m.

With this move, Ufodiama is set to bolster Nigeria’s sprinting depth on the international stage. Her decision marks a significant commitment to her roots and presents exciting prospects for Team Nigeria heading into upcoming global competitions.