Favour Ashe becomes Auburn's fifth fastest ever in debut competition

Nigeria’s Favour Ashe started his season on a high at the Clemson Invite on Friday, running 6.57s to place second in the men’s 60m final.

The race was won by Florida State University’s Isaac Kone in 6.51s, a PB and national record for Ivory Coast.

Ashe who was making his debut for Auburn after transferring from University of Tennessee earlier ran a time of 6.59s to win his 60m heat and qualify fastest for the final.

5th fastest performer in AU history and the fastest 60m dash by an AU sprinter in five years… 🗣️ FAVOUR ASHE

Prelim: 6.59Q (1st)
Final: 6.57 (2nd)#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/AQ9Z86mGeC
— Auburn Track & Field (@AuburnTFXC) January 13, 2023

The Nigerian came third in the men’s 60m at the 2022 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships, and was runner up in the 100m at the 2022 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships while still running for the University of Tennessee.

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