Ezekiel Nathaniel Smashes Record at Tokyo 2025 World Championships

Nigerian athletics continued its upward trajectory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with Ezekiel Nathaniel delivering a standout performance. The hurdle sensation shattered the Nigerian national record in the men's 400m hurdles, storming to a brilliant finish that earned him a bronze medal. His feat underscores the growing prowess of Nigerian athletes in technical track events on the global stage.

He was not the only Nigerian to mount the podium in Tokyo. World record holder Tobi Amusan added another medal to her illustrious cabinet, securing a silver medal in the women's 100m hurdles final. Despite a fiercely competitive field, Amusan proved once again why she is considered one of the finest hurdlers in history, consistently delivering in major championships.

Field Events Progress

In the field events, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi continued to fly the country's flag high. The shot putter finished in a respectable fifth position, cementing his status among the world's elite. Earlier in the year, Enekwechi had set a new African record, and his performance in Tokyo confirmed his consistency. The collective performance of Team Nigeria in Tokyo signals a promising future as focus now shifts to preparations for the next Commonwealth Games.