The following are the national records in athletics in Nigeria maintained by the Athletic Federation ofNigeria. As the 2026 international sporting calendar gathers momentum, Nigerianathletes across athletics, boxing, and other Olympic and non-Olympic sports are intensifying preparations for major globalcompetitions. The partnership ensures every competition, fromgrassroots meets to the U-18/U-20 African Athletics Championships, meets world-class standards, giving athletes a fair and professional stage to shine. Since the mid-1990s, Nigerianathletics has experienced a gradual decline. Once a regular feature in global track and field finals, Nigeria now struggles to qualify athletes for major events, let alone reach the podium. Nigeria’s athletics achievements globally have been done over a long period of time. It took athletes who competed at a time there were limited resources and actionable globalathletics exposure. Nigerianathletics has a rich history that dates back to the colonial era. During this period, British colonial administrators introduced Western sports such as football, athletics, and boxing to Nigeria, which quickly gained popularity among Nigerians. Highlighting the Achievements ofNigerianAthletes: The achievements ofNigerianathletes on the global stage have been remarkable. From footballers to track stars, these athletes are beginning to make an impact in international sports competitions. The Athletics world is rife with athletesofNigerian origin doing big things all over the world. USA’s Omo Osaghae is the current 60m Hurdles World Indoor Champion.