Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- Kayinsola Ajayi added another milestone to his remarkable 2026 season by winning a bronze medal in the men's 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The medal made him the first Nigerian man in two decades to reach the podium in the event at the Games. Fresh from the medal ceremony, the 21-year-old spoke to PREMIUM TIMES about his performance, his quest for gold, the upcoming 4x100m relay, staying grounded amid growing fame, and representing his Ikorodu neighborhood.

Question: Congratulations. You've just collected your bronze medal in the men's 100m. You're smiling today. Has it started to sink in how special this achievement is?

Kayinsola Ajayi: Yeah, I mean, even after yesterday's race, a lot of people were cong...