Nigeria’s quest for medals at the Olympics is focused on the track and field events, with significant attention on high jumper Temitope Adeshina, the women’s discus trio of Ashley Anumba, Chioma Onyekwere, and Obiageri Amaechi, shot put thrower Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and the mixed 4x400m relay team. They will all be competing in the first round of their respective events at the Stade de France.
Temitope Adeshina, an indoor and outdoor national record holder and three-time national champion, will make her debut appearance at the Games. She will compete in the women’s high jump at 9:15 am, aiming to reach the final. Adeshina, with a personal best of 1.97m—also the final qualification standard—is in Group B of the qualification event, which features 31 other jumpers. She can secure a place in the final by matching her qualifying mark or ranking among the 12 best performers.
The evening session will see more action with one-time African champion Anumba, Commonwealth Games and two-time African champion Onyekwere, and reigning African Games champion Amaechi competing in the women’s discus throw.
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