Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Nigeria's fastest man Kanyinsola Ajayi has officially turned professional after announcing a new partnership with sportswear giant Adidas.

Ajayi made the announcement on his X page on Thursday, describing the move as the beginning of a new chapter in his athletics career.

I am grateful to God to finally announce that I am officially embarking on the next chapter of my journey-continuing my professional track and field career with adidas.

The announcement comes less than two weeks after Ajayi delivered one of the biggest performances of his young career at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

The 21-year-old won bronze in the men's 100 metres, clocking 9.90 seconds in the final to become Nigeria's first...