Ezekiel Nathaniel continues to rewrite the history books with blistering speed and unshakable consistency. The Nigerian 400m hurdles sensation delivered yet another jaw-dropping performance at the NCAA Championships in Oregon, clocking a new personal best and national record of 47.86 seconds in his semifinal heat.
This performance marks the third time this year that Nathaniel has dipped under the 48-second barrier — an unprecedented streak for a Nigerian hurdler. His progression this season has been nothing short of phenomenal:
47.90s
47.89s
Now, 47.86s — each time resetting the Nigerian record.
Nathaniel didn’t just win; he obliterated the field. His closest challenger, Johnny Brackins, trailed significantly behind in 50.14s, emphasizing just how dominant Nathaniel was on the track.
With this performance, the Baylor University standout solidified his place as the NCAA leader and sent a strong message ahead of the finals. The 21-year-old has rapidly risen to become one of the most exciting prospects in global athletics, blending power, precision, and poise over the barriers.
As anticipation builds for the finals and, later this summer, the Paris 2025 World Championships, all eyes will be on Nathaniel to see just how far he can push the limits
