Nathaniel Ezekiel Raises 400m Hurdles Prize to N750,000
Nathaniel Ezekiel, the Commonwealth Games champion and Nigeria's national record holder in the men's 400m hurdles, has enhanced the prize money for the event at the Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet to N750,000. This includes a N250,000 performance bonus for any athlete who completes the race in under 51 seconds.
The meet will take place on November 7, 2026, at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex in Lagos. According to Maxwell Kumoye, Chairman of the Media Committee of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, N500,000 will be distributed among the top eight finishers.
Ezekiel stated that the bonus aims to motivate athletes to push their limits and improve their performances. He praised Athletic Heat for its commitment to athletics development and encouraged athletes to register for the event.
Ese Oguma, Chief Executive Officer of Athletic Heat, welcomed Ezekiel's contribution, emphasizing its significance for inspiring future athletes.
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