Nigerian Sprint Sensation Samuel Ogazi Qualifies for 400m Final at Paris Olympics
Nineteen-year-old Nigerian sprint sensation Samuel Ogazi has made history by qualifying for the final of the men’s 400m event at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France. Ogazi, a University of Alabama undergraduate, secured third place in the third semi-final with an impressive time of 44.41 seconds, setting a new personal best.
The semi-final race was dominated by Matthew Hudson-Smith of Great Britain, who won with a time of 44.07 seconds, while Michael Norman of the USA secured second place with a time of 44.26 seconds. Ogazi’s remarkable performance earned him a spot in the final, where he will face stiff competition from the world’s top athletes.
This is not Ogazi’s first major international success. The 19-year-old has already won numerous titles, including the 200m and 400m titles at the 2023 African U18 and U20 Championships in Athletics in Ndola, Zambia. He also bagged gold in both the 200m and 400m at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, and set a new games record with his Nigerian team in the mixed 4x100m relay.
As Ogazi prepares to take on the world’s best in the 400m final, fans and fellow athletes alike are eagerly anticipating his performance. Will he be able to make it to the podium and bring home a medal for Nigeria? Only time will tell.
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