Team Nigeria’s Jessica Oji has etched her name into the history books after becoming the country’s first-ever field event gold medallist at the World U20 Athletics Championships, winning the women’s shot put title in Oregon.
Fresh from claiming silver at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Oji delivered a remarkable performance, producing a winning throw of 18.08m to secure the gold medal.
The young Nigerian star showcased exceptional consistency throughout the competition with an impressive series of 18.05m, 18.08m, 17.95m and 18.07m, outperforming the rest of the field to claim the historic victory.
Oji’s achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigerian athletics, as no Nigerian athlete had previously won a field event title at the World U20 Athletics Championships.
Her latest success further highlights Nigeria’s growing strength in athletics and reinforces her status as one of the country’s brightest emerging talents on the global stage.
