Ofili, dos Santos Records, Highlight Adidas Atlanta City Games

Once again, Atlanta’s Piedmont Park was transformed into a fan-centered track and field facility for the third running of the 2025 adidas Atlanta City Games. Adidas-sponsored athletes from around the globe participated in the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver event. Among the standout moments were two historic “world best” performances in unconventional distances.

Ofili Makes History in 150m Sprint

Nigeria’s Favour Ofili headlined the meet with a blazing, record-setting run in the women’s 150m. The 22-year-old, a finalist in the Tokyo Olympics 200m, shattered the previous world best by clocking 15.85 seconds (+2.0m/s), becoming the first woman to break the 16-second barrier in the rarely contested event. Ofili was steps ahead of Tamari Davis (USA) who also dipped under the previous world best (16.23 s), clocking 16.14 s for second place. Jamaican sprinter Ashanti Moore rounded out the top three with 16.50.

Despite the lack of official recognition by World Athletics for the 150m distance, Ofili’s feat solidified her place among sprinting’s elite and hinted at exciting prospects for the upcoming championship season.

Dos Santos Dominates 200m Hurdles

Another historic moment came from Brazil’s Alison dos Santos, the reigning world 400m hurdles champion, who set an all-time world best in the 200m hurdles with a commanding 21.85 (+1.5m/s). He finished well ahead of NCAA standout Caleb Dean (22.30 s), becoming the first man to ever run the distance in under 22 seconds. The rangy Brazilian continued building on the streak of wins he garnered in the two Grand Slam Track competitions.

Straight Track Sparks Fast Times in 200m and 150m

The straight track, built temporarily in the heart of Atlanta, produced fast times. In the men’s 200m, Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes blazed to a wind-assisted 19.55 (+2.2m/s), outdueling Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards (19.63) and South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk (20.03). Though not record-eligible, Hughes’ performance was the fastest all-conditions 200m of the year.

In the men’s 150m, Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala clocked 14.70 (-1.1m/s) to defeat Bahamian Terrence Jones (14.93), continuing his season’s strong form and sprinting supremacy.

Simbine, Cunningham, and Sturgis Keep Momentum

South Africa’s Akani Simbine extended his winning streak in the 100m with a wind-aided 9.86 (+2.3m/s) after qualifying through the heats with a 10.13 (+1.7m/s) clocking. Nigeria’s Udodi Onwuzurike (10.05) and Jamaica’s Deandre Daley (10.12) followed closely, marking a strong showing for African sprinters.

In the men’s 110m hurdles, Trey Cunningham of the U.S. clocked 13.16 (+0.3m/s) for a comfortable win, while in the women’s 100m, Cambrea Sturgis (North Carolina A&T) edged McKenzie Long in a close 10.98 (+1.2m/s) victory.

Lynna Irby-Jackson blazed to victory in the women’s 200m, clocking a personal best of 22.22 (+1.7m/s), beating Tamara Clark and Talitha Diggs by a half second.

Hurdles Heat Up

Kendra “Keni” Harrison, a former world record-holder in the 100m hurdles, reaffirmed her elite status with a 12.30 (+2.1m/s) wind-aided win, outpacing Tia Jones (12.36) and Grace Stark (12.36) in a competitive field. In the heats, Ackera Nugent impressed with a swift 12.60, but couldn’t carry the momentum into the final.

Field Events Thrill: Caribbean Athletes Excel

In the field, Jamaica’s Carey McLeod highlighted Caribbean success with a massive 8.33m (+1.6m/s) leap in the long jump, beating Italy’s world indoor champion Mattia Furlani (8.28m) and Guyana’s Emanuel Archibald, who set a national record with 8.22m. Jamaica’s Nikaoli Williams also impressed with a personal best of 8.13m.

The women’s long jump saw a dramatic finish as U.S. athlete Claire Bryant soared 7.03m (+2.4m/s) on her final attempt to edge out Olympic medalist Jasmine Moore 7.02m by a single centimeter. Bryant, the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Champion in the event, joins an already large contingent of elite American long jumpers that includes the fourth-ranked Moore, sixth-ranked Quanesha Burks (season’s best 6.8), second-ranked Olympic and World Champion Tara Davis-Woodhall, and fifth-ranked Monae Nichols. Good company.

Matt Ludwig upset the field, clearing 5.83m to beat American record-holder KC Lightfoot, who bowed out at 5.50m.

Talent Showcase

Though many events at the adidas Atlanta City Games don’t qualify for official world records, the meet was a thrilling showcase of speed, strength, and rising stars. From historic performances in unconventional distances to tight battles in the sprints and jumps, the event offered a glimpse into the current state of global track and field—and what might unfold on the road to the World Championships.

Ofili and dos Santos may have stolen the spotlight with their world-best marks, but the depth of competition and international flair made this street meet a standout on the 2025 athletics calendar.