Deji Ogeyingbo (@deji

Deji Ogeyingbo

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Deji Ogeyingbo

@deji_oges

There's nothing in this universe that can't be explained. Eventually.

Atlanta, GA

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Joined February 2019

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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 24, 2022
When Tobi Amusan wins a medal later today in the women’s 100mH, it won’t have been because of anything Nigeria did. Going to school in UTEP, access to world class training facilities, competing regularly, big sponsors are the main reasons. Yet, Nigeria will claim the glory.
Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Aug 3, 2024
Sometimes, sports don't deliver the fairytale ending we hope for. Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith poured her heart into track. Through injuries and setbacks, she persevered. Athletics returned her dedication. She kept coming back, time after time. But like life, you get what you get,
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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Aug 25, 2023
Olympic Champion Elaine Thompson and Brianna Williams bring the sauce with some nice dance steps after they made the women’s 4x100m final. #Budapest2023
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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Aug 20, 2023
“If I had my way, I would have traded my spot in the for Akani Simbine. He deserves it more than I do, having worked hard for it over the years.” Letsile Tebogo after he picked up silver in the men’s 100m, becoming the first African to do so. #budapest2023
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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 30, 2024
Favour Ofili has competed in eight 100m races this year primary because she wanted to do the 100m/200m double at the #Paris2024 Olympics. That number is only matched by her 2022 final season in the NCAA before she turned Pro. In fact, her Coach Denis Shaver who primarily is a
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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 24, 2022
Replying to @deji_oges
Nigeria did give here a platform at the beginning of her career. However, the fact we need to outsource most of the development of our athletes to the USA and Europe means we can only get a handful of successful ones.
Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 5, 2023
Tobi Amusan gets into the groove and wins her first 100mH race on home soil since becoming the World Record holder in the event. #NigerianTrials
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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 16, 2023
Sporting Lagos found the perfect blend between Football and entertainment. Lagos being the hub of entertainment surely fits into that bill. You can always guarantee a sold out stadium anytime an artiste is to perform. Sports 🤝 Marketing = Massive revenue
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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 24, 2022
Replying to @deji_oges
To have a realistic chance at the Olympic gold or a world championships medal, an athlete absolutely needs genetic talent and right youth training regimen. Tobi Amusan has the former. However, it costs between 100k and 200k dollars to train this athlete for a 2/4 year cycle.
Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 24, 2022
Replying to @deji_oges
Nigeria and many other African countries just cannot afford that. And if they do, it will be only a handful of athletes that will benefit. Still, the structures are lacking to ensure we get these athletes to that level.
Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Sep 20, 2022
Nigeria’s first world champion and world record holder in the women’s 100m Hurdles, Tobi Amusan’s 12.12s has been rectified by World Athletics. It now goes into the record books officially and can be used in publications and stories referring to her. The history maker!
Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Aug 19, 2023
Hello 👋 Budapest #Budapest2023
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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 25, 2022
Tears of Joy! First time the Nigerian National anthem is being played in the history of the World athletics championships. Thank you, Tobi Amusan. #WorldAthleticsChamps
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Deji Ogeyingbo
@deji_oges
Jul 25, 2022
At the African Championships in Mauritius in June, I asked Tobi Amusan which she would pick. Breaking the world record or wining a Gold in the women's 100mH in Eugene? She has taken both of them at the #WorldAthleticsChamps
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