Nigeria’s athlete, Ezekiel Nathaniel, qualified for the semi-finals of the men’s 400m hurdles in his debut Olympic appearance on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Ezekiel Nathaniel finished second in heat 4 with a time of 48.32s, which is the fourth-fastest time of his career.
He secured an automatic spot, becoming the first Nigerian athlete in 12 years to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of Amaechi Morton at London 2012.
On the other hand, Chidi Okezie was unable to progress to the semi-finals of the men’s 400m, finishing fifth in the second heat of the repechage round with a time of 45.92s.
The 2024 Olympic Medals Table:
The 2024 Olympic Games have turned into a fierce contest for sporting supremacy, with China leading the table with 50 medals, including 21 gold, 17 silver, and 12 bronze, as of 1 pm on Monday, August 5th.
Trailing closely behind is the United States with 72 total medals, although they lag in gold medals, with 19 gold, 27 silver, and 26 bronze.
France, the host nation, has put on a strong performance, currently sitting in third place with 44 medals, including 12 gold, 14 silver, and 18 bronze, showcasing their competitive spirit on their home turf.
Australia and the Republic of Korea complete the top five, with 31 and 26 medals respectively. It’s worth noting that Australia has matched France’s gold medal count with 12, while Korea has claimed 11 golds.
Other noteworthy performances include Great Britain in sixth place with 38 total medals, and Japan in seventh with 25 medals. Rounding out the top ten are Italy, Netherlands, and Germany.
