Ghanaian sprint sensation Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has stunned the global athletics stage with a historic performance at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships first-round preliminaries in Jacksonville. The University of South Florida star clocked an astonishing 9.86 seconds in the 100-meter dash, breaking both his school’s program record and Ghana’s national record — while also becoming the fastest man in the world in 2025 so far.
Wearing the green and black colors of South Florida Bulls, Saminu powered through the track with explosive speed and precision, finishing well ahead of his competitors. His performance not only secured him a spot in the next round of the NCAA Championships but also etched his name into the history books as a sprinting powerhouse.
The time of 9.86 seconds is not just a milestone for the University of South Florida; it surpasses the previous Ghanaian national record, underscoring Saminu’s meteoric rise in the sport. His victory has already sparked excitement across Ghana, with fans and sporting stakeholders hailing him as a national hero.
Speaking after the race, Saminu expressed humility and gratitude: “This is for Ghana, for South Florida, and for every young athlete chasing a dream. We’re just getting started.”
The sprinter’s remarkable achievement sets a new tone for the athletics season and positions him as a major contender on the international stage, with eyes now turning to the World Championships and possibly the Olympics.
Abdul-Rasheed Saminu’s performance is not just a personal triumph but a bold statement that Ghana is rising again in the world of track and field.
