Abdul-Rasheed Saminu is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in collegiate track and field.
The Ghanaian sprinter, currently representing the University of South Florida (USF), has been honored as the Male Athlete of the Year at the 2025 Stampede of Champions, following a breakout year on the track.
He also claimed the Top Individual Performance award, a nod to his Olympic-qualifying marks from last season that secured him a spot at the Paris 2024 Games.
Since joining USF, the 27-year-old has consistently raised the bar, breaking several indoor and outdoor school records.
His dominance this season has been especially evident. He was named a First Team All-American in the 60m dash during the indoor campaign, a testament to his explosive speed over short distances.
And just this month, he lit up the track with a wind-assisted 9.87 seconds in the 100 meters. Though not eligible for record books due to wind conditions, it stands as the fastest time in the NCAA this year and a new milestone for the USF program.
Saminu’s form suggests he’s on the verge of legally breaking the 10-second barrier, a benchmark that separates the great from the elite in sprinting.
As the outdoor season unfolds and the Olympics draw nearer, all signs point to Saminu being one of the names to watch, not just in the NCAA, but on the world stage.
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