Nigerian track sensation Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the NCAA Track and Field Championships, obliterating the men’s 400m hurdles field with a stunning Personal Best (PB) of 47.49s, setting a new Nigerian national record for the fourth time this year.
Nathaniel’s time not only secured him the NCAA title, but also reaffirmed his dominance on the collegiate stage as the fastest 400m hurdler in the NCAA this season.
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The Baylor University standout stormed through the race with electrifying form and precision, leaving his rivals chasing shadows. His winning time of 47.49s shaved significant fractions off his previous record and firmly positions him among the world’s elite hurdlers this season.
Trailing him was Ja’Qualon Scott, who clocked 48.29s to take silver, while Kody Blackwood finished third with a respectable 48.66s. But it was Nathaniel’s solo brilliance that turned heads at Hayward Field, marking him as a serious medal contender ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The 21-year-old’s consistent improvement this year has been nothing short of phenomenal. Each record-breaking performance has built on the last, signaling a new era for Nigerian sprint hurdling. With this latest victory, Nathaniel solidifies his status not just as a collegiate standout, but as a national hero rewriting history one stride at a time.
As Nigeria continues to scout for podium hopefuls ahead of the summer, Ezekiel Nathaniel has made the loudest statement yet: he’s ready for the world.
