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Yinka Oyebanjo-Odofin
Nigerian skeleton athlete, engineer and six-time national record setter, on the road to the 2030 Winter Olympics.
- 11IBSF races, 2025/26
- 94thIBSF ranking
- 6Nigerian records
- 2030Olympic goal
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About Yinka Oyebanjo-Odofin
Yinka Oyebanjo-Odofin is a Nigerian skeleton athlete and engineer. In his debut 2025/26 season he raced 11 IBSF events, set 6 Nigerian national records and finished 94th in the world ranking. He is also Technical Director of Skeleton at the Bobsled & Skeleton Federation of Nigeria, and he wants to inspire more Nigerian and African youth into winter sports.
A record-breaking debut season
Yinka made his debut on the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) circuit in the 2025/26 season. He raced 11 IBSF events and finished 94th on the IBSF ranking with 94 points.
Along the way he set six Nigerian national skeleton records, one on each of these tracks:
| Track | Country |
|---|---|
| Whistler | Canada |
| Lake Placid | United States |
| PyeongChang | South Korea |
| Igls | Austria |
| Winterberg | Germany |
| St. Moritz | Switzerland |
He was also the fastest Nigerian at every track he raced that season.
Building the sport at home
Off the ice, Yinka is Technical Director of Skeleton at the Bobsled & Skeleton Federation of Nigeria. An engineer by profession, he wants to inspire more Nigerian and African young people to take up winter sports.
The 2026/27 season and the road to 2030
His 2026/27 season starts with a preseason in Europe in November, followed by Europe Cup races through January. His goal is to break into the top 70 of the IBSF ranking.
The long-term target is the 2030 Winter Olympics. Nigeria’s first Olympic skeleton racer was Simidele Adeagbo at PyeongChang 2018. Follow Yinka’s results through the winter on our Winter Tracker.
Follow Yinka on Instagram: @yinkzz__
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Quick answers
Yinka Oyebanjo-Odofin: quick answers
Who is Yinka Oyebanjo-Odofin?
A Nigerian skeleton athlete and engineer who races men’s skeleton for Team Nigeria. He is also Technical Director of Skeleton at the Bobsled & Skeleton Federation of Nigeria.
How did Yinka Oyebanjo-Odofin do in his first season?
In his debut 2025/26 season he raced 11 IBSF events, finished 94th on the IBSF ranking with 94 points and set 6 Nigerian national skeleton records.
Where did Yinka Oyebanjo-Odofin set Nigerian skeleton records?
At Whistler, Lake Placid, PyeongChang, Igls, Winterberg and St. Moritz. He was the fastest Nigerian at every track he raced that season.
What are Yinka Oyebanjo-Odofin’s goals?
To reach the top 70 of the IBSF ranking in the 2026/27 season, racing the Europe Cup through January, and to compete at the 2030 Winter Olympics.