12 Facts About Raymond Ekevwo

Raymond Ekevwo was born on 23 March 1999 and is a Nigerian sprinter.

Raymond Ekevwo is the 2019 African Games champion in the 100 metres.

Raymond Ekevwo was a member of the Nigerian relay team that won a silver medal at the games.

Raymond Ekevwo eventually had all judges trying to get him on their teams.

Raymond Ekevwo won the senior 100 m title and prize at the 2016 edition of the competition while still a junior.

Raymond Ekevwo became the Nigerian junior champion in the 100 metres at the 2016 D K Olukoya Youth and Junior Championships winning with a then personal best of 10.35 s As the national junior champion, he was selected to represent the country at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships.

Raymond Ekevwo however missed the race as the Nigerian team did not arrive in time for the competition.

Raymond Ekevwo took part in the relay with teammates Soyemi Abiola, Godwin Ashien and Emmanuel Arowolo but didn't progress to the finals.

Raymond Ekevwo joined Oral Roberts University for the 2017 - 2018 season but had a short season due to injuries.

Raymond Ekevwo eventually transferred to the University of Florida over the summer for the next season.

Raymond Ekevwo became the fifth Nigerian man to win the African Games title in the 100 m at the 2019 African Games in Rabat.

Raymond Ekevwo then teamed up with Divine Oduduru, Emmanuel Arowolo and Usheoritse Itsekiri for the relay.