Ogazi sets sights on all-time greatness after Commonwealth gold
Samuel Ogazi has declared his ambition to become the greatest athlete ever after winning his first senior gold medal in the men’s 400m at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 20-year-old delivered a record-breaking performance, giving Nigeria its first gold in the event. Ogazi finished ahead of defending champion Jereem Richards and South Africa’s Zakithi Nene. His former coach, Blaine Wiley, praised his progress and potential for future success.
Match highlights
- Samuel Ogazi won gold in the men’s 400m at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, clocking 44.25 seconds.
- He secured Nigeria’s first-ever gold in the event, surpassing Sunday Bada’s bronze from the 1994 Games.
- Ogazi finished 0.57 seconds ahead of Jereem Richards, who took silver, and Zakithi Nene, who claimed bronze.
- He was previously a teenage Olympic finalist at Paris 2024 and is already the fourth-fastest man of all time in the 400m.
- Ogazi aims to win Olympic and world championship golds and become the greatest athlete ever, with strong support from his former coach Blaine Wiley.
