Jessica Oji Wins Historic World U20 Shot Put Gold for Nigeria

Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria

The 19-year-old won the women's shot put title early Friday morning in Oregon with a superb throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian to win a world title in a field event at the competition. The post Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

World U20 Championships: Jessica Oji Delivers Historic Shot Put Gold for Nigeria in Eugene

Jessica Oji made history for Nigeria at the World U20 Championships, winning a landmark shot put gold medal in Eugene. READ ALSO: AFN President Tonobok Okowa Urges Nigerian Athletes To Remain Focused At World U20 Championship In USA The Nigerian produced a commanding performance in the women’s shot put to claim the title with a best throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian athlete to win a world championship gold in a field event at an…

World U20 Championships: Nigeria’s Oji Tops Shot Put Qualifiers, Storms into Final

By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News Nigeria’s Jessica Oji delivered another outstanding performance at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, topping the women’s shot put qualification standings to secure a place in the final. The 19-year-old threw 17.56 metres to achieve the automatic qualifying mark and finish as the best performer across both qualification groups. Oji finished ahead of Ecuador’s Belsy Jennifer Quinonez, who recor…