Samuel Ogazi becomes fourth-fastest man in 400m history, shatters NCAA record with 43.38 run

…Samuel Ogazi’s NCAA record run boosts Nigeria’s sprinting profile

Nigerian sprint sensation Samuel Ogazi delivered a historic performance at the NCAA Track and Field Championships, shattering the men’s 400m record with a stunning time of 43.38 seconds.

Representing the University of Alabama, Ogazi eclipsed the previous NCAA record of 43.61 seconds set by Michael Norman in 2018, lowering the mark by an impressive 0.23 seconds.

The remarkable run not only secured the NCAA title but also propelled Ogazi to fourth place on the all-time world list in the event, cementing his status as one of the fastest quarter-milers in history.

*Samuel Ogazi in action at the NCAA Championship in in Eugene*

The race itself was one for the record books. Jonathan Simms of the University of Georgia finished second in 43.92 seconds, making it only the third time in NCAA history that two athletes have broken the 44-second barrier in the same 400m race.

Ogazi’s record-breaking performance continues a meteoric rise for the Nigerian star, who has emerged as one of the leading contenders on the global stage ahead of upcoming international competitions.

COLLEGIATE RECORD🤯🤯

All season @AlabamaTrack Samuel Ogazi has been lowering his time, continuously creeping on Michael Norman's 400m collegiate record. Today, that record is GONE. Ogazi ran 43.38 to win a national title and break Norman's 8 year old record. #NCAAOutdoors…
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) June 13, 2026

The 20-year-old’s achievement marks another significant milestone for Nigerian athletics and further highlights the country’s growing influence in world sprinting.

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