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Following his 'stare down' in the 100m semifinals at the NCAA Championships, Godson Brume has got people talking in the US.
Godson Brume is currently one of the popular names in the US for his actions at the just concluded NCAA Championships.
Brume got people talking after crossing the finish line to win his 100m semifinal heat in a massive Personal Best of 9.93s and gave a stare-down to second-placed Shaun Maswanganyi.
This moment has caused lots of online controversies and reactions, as many believed it was unnecessary and disrespect to his fellow college athlete.
Others believe it's what track and field needs to make it more exciting by creating rivalries between athletes.
To buttress this, leading sports broadcasting company ESPN shared an Instagram post of the moment with over 43,000 likes and counting.
Brume and Maswanganyi then hugged it out after the race, showing it's a healthy competition.
The Nigerian will later win a silver medal in the final in an impressive new PB of 9.90s - the third-fastest time in Nigerian history. Masangwayi won bronze in 9.92s - the second-fastest time in South African history.
05:15 - 10.06.2023
Godson Brume wins 100m silver medal, runs a blistering 9.90s at NCAA Championships
In a very close 100m final at the NCAA Championships, Godson Brume settled for the silver medal in a massive Personal Best of 9.90s.
Definitely there will be more match-ups between the two, and the 'healthy rivalry' has just begun.
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20:28 - 14.05.2023
Godson Brume: The emergence of Nigeria's new speed king following SEC 100m title
Godson Brume's success didn't just suddenly spring out, as he has consistently given the signs since the beginning of the season for anyone who cared to notice. His brilliant performances at the SEC Championships is just the beginning of the famous quote 'the underdog has become the top dog'.
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