Alabama Track Star Wins National Championship in 400m, Shatters Record

Alabama track star wins national championship in 400m, shatters record

One of Alabama’s top track stars has repeated as the NCAA’s outdoor 400 meter national champion. UA junior Samuel Ogazi accomplished the feat on Friday in Eugene, Oregon, running himself into the record books in the process.

AFN Hails NCAA Triumphs as Nigerian Athletes Shine in United States

By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has praised the outstanding performances of Nigerian athletes at the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, describing their achievements as a strong indication of the country’s bright future in athletics. Nigerian athletes delivered remarkable performances at the prestigious collegiate championships, with Kanyinsola Ajayi and Samue…

Samuel Ogazi Smashes Nigerian Record, Wins NCAA 400m Title in Historic 43.38s

Nigerian sprint star Samuel Ogazi produced one of the greatest performances in collegiate athletics history, storming to victory in the men’s 400 metres at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a breathtaking 43.38 seconds. Sports247 reports that the Alabama junior delivered a race for the ages in Eugene, leaving a world-class field trailing in his wake as he shattered records and cemented his place among the sport’s elite. Ogazi’s…

AFN Lauds Nigerian Stars Ajayi, Ogazi, Okon After Stellar NCAA Performances

The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has extended his congratulations to sprinters Kanyinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi, following their record-breaking victories in the 100m and 400m respectively at the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Ajayi, who had previously set a new Nigerian record with an impressive 9.84 seconds, stormed to a sensational 9.72s (2.2m/s wi…

Samuel Ogazi runs historic world fastest time as Nigerian athletes dominate NCAA finals

Samuel Ogazi runs world's fastest 400m time of 43.38s as Nigerian athletes dominate NCAA finals in Eugene, with Ajayi, Nnamdi and others winning titles and medals.

Ogazi’s Collegiate Record Highlights a Trio of Podium Finishes on Third Day of NCAA Championships - Alabama Athletics

Samuel Ogazi defended his 400-meter national title via a 43.38 collegiate record, while Crimson Tide discus duo Christopher Young (fifth) and Christopher Crawford (seventh) recorded personal-best performances