Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s Brume, Usoro, Ochonogo leap into women’s long jump final

Nigeria’s Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor made history today by reaching the women’s long jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

That is the first time three Nigerian women have made the event’s final at the Olympics, reports AFP.

Brume leapt 6.7m to seal automatic qualification for the final of the women’s long jump event at the Games.

While she was in danger of not reaching the final after struggling initially – was 9th – the Nigerian came up big in her last jump to make the final.

Her compatriot Usoro jumped (6.76m) while Ochonogor leapt 6.65m) to make the final.

They will compete with 12 other finalists for podium finishes on Thursday.