Nigeria’s rising athletics star, Jessica Oji, has reached the pinnacle of junior athletics by capturing the women’s shot put gold medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Delivering a sensational performance on the global stage, the 19-year-old unleashed a massive throw of 18.08 metres to dominate the competition and decisively claim the world title.
Oji’s triumphant moment in Oregon comes on the heels of an extraordinary week of elite competition.
Just nine days before her victory in Eugene, the talented thrower earned a prestigious silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where she recorded an impressive mark of 17.87 metres.
Transitioning seamlessly across continents and competitions, she demonstrated remarkable consistency and mental resilience. The championship contest in Eugene highlighted Oji’s rapid progression into one of the world’s premier young field athletes.
Facing a fierce international field at the iconic venue, Oji asserted her dominance early, using her explosive technique and composure under pressure to clear the 18-metre barrier and leave her competitors battling for the remaining podium spots.
Her historic gold medal adds another proud chapter to Nigeria’s rich track and field heritage, drawing praise from fans and sports officials worldwide.
Oji’s rapid ascent from a Commonwealth podium finisher to a World U20 Champion marks her as a central figure in the next generation of Nigerian athletics talent eyeing future Olympic success.
With a world title now to her name and a personal trajectory firmly on the rise, Oji finishes her junior campaign at the absolute top.
As celebrations unfold across Nigeria, the world championship victory cements her status as a formidable international contender capable of delivering on the biggest stages in sport.
