Ogazi, Onojuvwevwo, Udo reach 400m finals at Commonwealth Games
Three Nigerian athletes, Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, and Edidiong Udo, have qualified for the men’s and women’s 400m finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ogazi and Onojuvwevwo both won their respective semi-finals, while Udo advanced after a strong performance and a disqualification in his race. Their qualification boosts Team Nigeria’s medal hopes in both events. Other Nigerian athletes, Esther Joseph and Patience Okon-George, did not make the finals but may still contribute in the relay.
Match highlights
- Samuel Ogazi won the first men’s semi-final in 44.52 seconds, confirming his status as a medal contender.
- Edidiong Udo finished second in his semi-final with 45.55 seconds after Jamaica’s Antonio Watson was disqualified.
- Ella Onojuvwevwo won her women’s semi-final in 51.47 seconds, the second-fastest time across all heats.
- Defending champion Sada Williams and British-Nigerian Yemi John also advanced to the women’s final.
- The men’s and women’s 400m finals are scheduled for Saturday at 12 noon and 12:20 pm, respectively.
