Jessica Oji has etched her name into Nigeria‘s athletics history after becoming the country’s first-ever athlete to win a world title in a field event at any level. The historic feat came at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, where Oji claimed the women’s shot put gold medal with…...Jessica Oji has etched her name into Nigeria‘s athletics history after becoming the country’s first-ever athlete to win a world title in a field event at any level. The historic feat came at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, where Oji claimed the women’s shot put gold medal with a winning throw of 18.08 metres. “It’s been an emotional roller coaster coming into my first international competition and getting the silver medal at the Commonwealth. ADVERTISEMENTThe Nigerian youngster admitted she was not in peak physical condition after a demanding season but expressed delight at finishing with the world title.