Ezekiel Nathaniel Smashes Nigerian Record in 400m Hurdles Final at Tokyo 2025
Written by Alonge Akinlolu on 19 — 09
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a breathtaking performance in the men’s 400m hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a new national record of 47.11 seconds.
Despite narrowly missing out on a podium finish, Nathaniel’s 4th place run was historic as it reset the Nigerian benchmark in the event, underlining his growing reputation on the global stage.
The 21 year old, who has shown remarkable progress throughout the season, pushed hard against a world class field and came within touching distance of a medal.
While he left Tokyo without silverware, Nathaniel’s record breaking feat stands as a proud moment for Nigeria and a sign of greater achievements to come.
