Daniel Segers Shines with 44.63s PB to Win 400m at Ostrava Golden Spike

Belgium’s Daniel Segers delivered a breakout performance in the men’s 400m at the WACT Golden Spike 2025 in Ostrava, storming to a personal best time of 44.63 seconds to take a commanding win and solidify his spot among Europe’s fastest quarter-milers.

British sprinter Samuel Reardon impressed with a strong finish, clocking a season’s best of 44.99s to secure second place, while Canada’s Christopher Morales Williams rounded out the podium in third with 45.10s.

The race featured a deep field, with Netherlands' Jonas Phijffers (45.13s) and Ukraine’s Oleksandr Pohorilko (45.54s) also putting in competitive times. Norway’s Havard Bentdal Ingvaldsen, Czech Republic’s Matěj Krsek, and Milan Ščibráni completed the lineup.

Segers' dominant run marks a significant milestone in his career, setting him up as a strong contender on the international circuit heading into the summer championship season.