Rosemary Chukwuma clocked 10.90 sec in 100m at Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis

Nigerian sprinter Rosemary Chukwuma continued her strong form with a time of 10.90 sec (+3.7 m/s) to finish second in the women’s 100m at the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, Tennessee.

Chukwuma was edged out by American sprinter Mckenzie Long, who won in 10.88 sec, while Leah Bertrand of Trinidad and Tobago finished third in 11.00 sec. The Top 5 was completed by American athletes Jadyn Mays and Deajah Stevens.

Although the feat was aided by a strong tailwind, Rosemary Chukwuma’s time was one of her fastest in all conditions this year and adds to her excellent 2025 season.

The 23-year-old Nigerian athlete has already secured a spot at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, together with Favour Ofili and Tima Godbless, forming an impressive Nigerian sprinting line-up.

Rosemary Chukwuma earned bronze in the 4x100m relay at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and gold in the 4x100m relay in the 2019 African Games. In 2018, she earned a gold medal in the 100m at the Summer Youth Olympics by clocking 11.17 sec.