Paris Olympics 2024: Nathaniel secures spot in men’s 400m hurdles semifinals 

Ezekiel Nathaniel showcased his talent and determination as he advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s 400m hurdles in the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday.

Competing in the early morning heat, Nathaniel delivered an impressive performance, finishing second in heat 4 with a time of 48.32 seconds.

As the national record holder, Nathaniel’s journey to this point has been marked by hard work and dedication, and it was clear that he was ready to make his mark on the Olympic stage.

His automatic qualification for the semi-finals is a testament to his skill and competitive spirit.

It was Nathaniel’s fourth fastest time ever.

Jamaica’s Roshawn Clarke won the race in a time of 48.17s, while Wilfried Happio was third in a time of 48.42s.

Nathaniel is the first Nigerian athlete in 12 years to make the semi-finals of the 400m hurdles at the Olympics.

The last Nigerian athlete to qualify for the semis of the event was Amaechi Morton at London 2012.