Favour Ofili is a Nigerian-Turkish sprinter who competes in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay events. Popular for her speed, explosive power and consistency across sprint distances, she has emerged as one of the most exciting athletes of her generation.
She is being honoured for breaking the world record in the 150m at the Adidas Atlanta City Games with a time of 15.85 seconds, confirming her status as one of the fastest women in the world.