Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu crowned 2025 Male Athlete of the Year

Abdul-Rasheed Saminu Ghana’s lightning-fast runner, has been declared Male Athlete of the Year at the 2025 Stampede of Champions. This esteemed award honors his outstanding performances as part of the University of South Florida.

Abdul-Rasheed Saminu’s proven track record of success, including breaking multiple  indoor and outdoor records, has firmly entrenched himself as a top athlete in the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). Abdul-Rasheed Saminu’s achievements have a broader impact on the Stampede of Champions. He won the award for the Best Individual Performance award for last year’s marks, which led to his qualification for the Paris Olympics.

He has delivered outstanding performances lately, including a wind-assisted 9.87 seconds in the 100-meter dash, the top recorded time in the NCAA this season, and a new program record. A strong beginning to outdoor season puts him on track to break the 10-second barrier.

From the time he joined the University of South Florida track team, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has continuously broken new ground of athletic excellence. He was recently named a First Team All-American in the 60m dash during the indoor season. His top achievements include 100m dash time of 10.02 seconds and a 200m dash time of 20.12 seconds, showing off remarkable pace and agility.

His outstanding performances have not only earned him significant honors but also earned a place in the Paris Olympics. Bringing Ghana global recognition, he looks up to make making a profound impact and bringing pride to his nation. Regarding his current form, great things are anticipated for Abdul-Rasheed Saminu at the Olympics.

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