Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi has become the first Nigerian athlete in 36 years, since the great Innocent Egbunike to qualify for the 400m final at the Olympic Games.
Ogazi ran the race of his life, running a new Personal Best of 44.41s to finish 3rd in heat 3 of the 400m semis, booking his spot in the final.
The 18-year-old secured one of the two non automatic qualification spot and advanced to the Men’s 400m final.
