At just 15 years old, Bernice Onoriode is rewriting the script for youth athletics in Nigeria. The daughter of esteemed coach Felix Onoriode delivered a sensational performance at the MTNChamp Series 3 in Lagos, bagging two gold medals and a silver, and firmly announcing herself as Nigeria’s next big sprinting star.

 

Bernice began her medal haul by storming to victory in the Youth Girls’ 100m final, clocking 12.57 seconds in a commanding sprint that left the field trailing. Barely an hour later, she returned for the 200m final, surging through the bend and dominating the home straight to take her second gold with a time of 25.77 seconds.

 

Her versatility was on full display as she also earned silver in the Long Jump, showcasing her ability to excel beyond the sprints and proving she’s a complete athlete in the making.

 

What makes Bernice’s rise even more special is her lineage. As the daughter of one of Nigeria’s most respected athletics coaches, Coach Felix Onoriode, the sport runs in her veins—but Bernice is carving out a name for herself with talent, determination, and poise well beyond her years.

 

Youth Girls’ 100m Podium:

• Gold: Bernice Onoriode – 12.57s

• Silver: Akorede Faitha – 12.84s

• Bronze: Promise Egbebe – 12.85s

 

With her triple-medal performance, Bernice Onoriode hasn’t just made headlines—she’s made a statement. The future of Nigerian sprinting is in electrifying hands.