Nigeria’s rising sprint sensation Samuel Ogazi laid down a massive marker at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Wednesday, storming to victory in his 400m semifinal with an eye-catching time of 44.77 seconds — the fastest across all heats.
Competing at the historic Hayward Field in Oregon, Ogazi separated himself from the field early and powered through the home straight with composure and class.
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His winning time not only secured a comfortable passage to Friday’s final but also reasserted his growing dominance in the quarter-mile event.
Trailing him in the semifinal were DeSean Boyce, who clocked 45.15s, and Auhmad Robinson in 45.35s, both of whom had no answers to Ogazi’s blistering pace.
The performance sets Ogazi up as the clear favorite heading into the final, as he looks to add an NCAA title to his resume and possibly threaten the sub-44 barrier. His smooth execution, strategic pacing, and strong finish have made him one of the standout athletes of the meet.
With the Olympic Games looming on the horizon, all eyes will be on Ogazi this Friday as he returns to the track — not just to chase gold, but to confirm his status as one of the world’s most promising 400m talents.
