Nathaniel Ezekiel Wins Gold in 400m Hurdles at Commonwealth

Nathaniel Ezekiel secured a gold medal in the men’s 400 metres hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow on Friday night, finishing with a time of 48.47 seconds. This victory marked a significant achievement for Team Nigeria, which has been excelling in athletics throughout the Games.

Ezekiel demonstrated technical skill and composure, maintaining his rhythm and outpacing his competitors in the final stages of the race. His performance was a culmination of consistent results leading up to the final, where he was one of the favorites.

This gold medal adds to Nigeria's growing athletics accolades, following Chukwuebuka Enekwechi's gold in the men’s shot put and Tobi Amusan's bronze in the women’s 100 metres hurdles. The success of Team Nigeria in Glasgow reflects the depth of talent in Nigerian athletics and the effectiveness of the preparations made by the National Sports Commission (NSC) for the Games.