'Flash' runs to victory for Royal Navy

A Royal Navy sailor from Plymouth nick-named 'Flash’ has scooped the title of the fastest man in the UK’s armed forces.

Leading Seaman (Logistics (Logs)) Olusoji Fasuba, serving in the frigate HMS Somerset, won the 100-metre sprint title at the Inter-Services Athletics Championship.

The Royal Navy athlete has a strong pedigree in track and field, remaining the African Record holder for 100m set at 9.85 seconds.

He said, “I was so glad that I could help the team put in such a good performance. My fellow naval athletes are fantastic and always put in a lot of hard work on the track; it was great to have done so well.”

Commanding Officer of HMS Somerset, Commander Tim Berry said of his crew member, “He is pure class, both professionally and on the track, Leading Logs Fasuba is not only the quickest man in all three services, he is one of the quickest men in the world."