Nigerian sprinter Ezekiel Nathaniel has punched his ticket for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

His remarkable achievement was sealed at the renowned Tom Jones Invitational, where he delivered a performance that left spectators in awe.

Despite securing a third-place finish in the men’s 400m hurdles event, Nathaniel’s feat was nothing short of historic as he shattered the Nigerian record with an astonishing time of 48.29 seconds.

The feat not only placed him on the podium but also ensured his automatic qualification for the prestigious Paris 2024 Olympics.

Nathaniel’s exceptional time surpassed the Olympic standard by nearly half a second, solidifying his status as a formidable contender on the global stage.

He crossed the finished lane behind Chris Robinson who clinched the top spot with a time of 47.95 seconds, closely followed by Clement Ducos, who crossed the finish line in 48.26 seconds.