Nineteen-year-old Jessica Oji made history by winning gold in the women's shot put at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with a throw of 18.08 meters, becoming the first Nigerian to achieve this in a field event.
Nigerian athlete Oji qualified for the women’s shot put final at the 2026 World Athletics U-20 Championships in Oregon, USA, with a throw of 17.56 meters, finishing first in the qualification round.
Jessica Oji made history as the first Nigerian athlete to win a gold medal in a field event at the World U20 Athletics Championships, achieving a winning throw of 18.08 meters in the women's shot put final.
