Samson Oghenewegba Nathaniel

Samson Oghenewegba Nathaniel

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Born
Aug 29, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

Samson Oghenewegba Nathaniel is a Nigeria sprinter, born on August 29, 1997. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.77 in the 100m, 21.10 in the 200m, 45.23 in the 400m, 1:56.34 in the 800m and 51.59 in the 400mH. He has earned 6 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 400 m45.23
#617 all-time
2026 season best45.89Apr 18, 2026 · Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 m21.10
Last competitionNigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games TrialsJun 22, 2026 · 46.74
Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m 45.23 (#617 all-time), 200 m 21.10, 2026 season best 45.89 (Apr 18, 2026, Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa (ETH)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials, Jun 22, 2026, 46.74 · 29 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mSagamu 2024Nigeria 100 m all-time list10.77955 pts––
200mLagos 2022Nigeria 200 m all-time list21.101,053 pts––
400mAbuja 2017Nigeria 400 m all-time list45.231,164 pts#617#344
800mSagamu 2023Nigeria 800 m all-time list1:56.34853 pts––
400mHAccra 2024Nigeria 400 m hurdles all-time list51.591,052 pts––
4x400mAccra 2024Nigeria 4 × 400 m all-time list3:01.84–#189

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 45.89–Apr 18, 2026Addis Ababa Grand Prix
2026400m-short-track Indoor47.01–Feb 7, 2026Russian Winter
20264x400m 3:02.98–Mar 28, 2026Lefika International Relays
20264x400Metre 3:12.88–May 3, 2026World Athletics Relays
2025400m 45.55–Jun 8, 2025Znamensky Brothers Memorial, Luzhniki, South Arena, Moskva
20254x400Metre 3:21.63–Apr 12, 2025MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos
20254x400m 3:21.63–Apr 12, 2025Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos (NGR)
2024100m 10.77+0.9Nov 29, 20241st Pre-NSF Athletics Meet
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samson Oghenewegba Nathaniel's 400 m personal best is 45.23, set on Jun 3, 2017 in Abuja (NGR), #617 on the all-time list.

Samson Oghenewegba Nathaniel competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

2026 season best: 45.89, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa (ETH). Last competition: Nigerian Championships - Commonwealth Games Trials on Jun 22, 2026, 46.74.