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Ogazi Takes Gold in 400m at Commonwealth Games
8/1/2026 7:00:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
The Crimson Tide sprinter continued his dominance in the event, securing gold in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Scotland – Defending outdoor national champion and Southeastern Conference champion Samuel Ogazi maintained his elite form in the 400m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as Ogazi added to his growing trophy case following a 44.25 in the 400m Final at EDF Scotstoun Stadium, securing a first-place finish. The medal stands as the first senior medal of Ogazi's international racing career.
Ogazi obtained his first senior medal at the Commonwealth Games following a superlative youth career where the Nigerian earned gold in the 200m, 400m and mixed 4x100m relay.
About Ogazi
- Currently ranked No. 10 in the world in the Men's 400m race
- A three-time All-American at the end of the 2026 indoor and outdoor seasons
- Defended his outdoor 400-meter national title by setting the NCAA collegiate record, Nigerian national record and Alabama school record with a 43.38 that ranks fourth all-time in world history
- Won the indoor 400-meter national title (44.57)
- Took home 400-meter gold at both the SEC Indoor and Outdoor Championships
- Helped Alabama's indoor 4x400-meter relay team to a national runner-up finish and an NCAA Outdoor Championships berth
- Never lost a race in the 2026 championship season, from prelims to quarterfinals to finals
- Holds four of the 10 fastest times ever run in collegiate history
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