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American Tara Davis-Woodhall soared to Olympic gold in the women’s long jump , sealing victory with a gigantic fourth leap to improve on her silver medal performance at last year’s world championships.

The 25-year-old posted 7.10 metres to take the title from Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and three-times world champion Malaika Mihambo of Germany who claimed silver with 6.98.

 Team Nigeria’s Ese Brume, a  bronze medallist  at the delayed Tokyo 2020,  missed out on a podium in the women’s Long Jump event as she finished  5^th  in the final with a mark of 6.70m. Her compatriots  and Olympic debutants,  Ruth Usoro and Prestina Ochonogor secured 10^th  and 12^th  positions respectively.

“I’ve dreamed of this moment my entire life, four years old when I started track and field,” Davis-Woodhall said. “I’ve been telling myself all year: ‘8-0-8 (Aug. 8), that’s the day we win the Olympics.’”

American Jasmine Moore jumped 6.96 to secure her second bronze of the Games, after finishing third in the triple jump.

Davis-Woodhall, who has the word “sacrifice” tattooed on her body, had victory locked up before her final jump after the 30-year-old Mihambo ran through the pit on her sixth attempt.

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The American choked back tears before her last sprint down the runway. She stood up briefly after landing, then fell back into the sand with a wide smile to the delight of the Stade de France crowd.

“I just couldn’t keep it together, I was screaming in my head,” said Davis-Woodhall, on what was going through her mind on her final jump. “I had the crowd in my hands, and that’s what I dreamed of. I made people watch long jump.”

Davis-Woodhall, who was sixth at the Tokyo Olympics, tasted global victory for the first time when she won the world indoor title in March.

But that could not compare to an Olympic gold medal, and the elated athlete made a beeline for the trackside crowd, leaping into the arms of her husband and Paralympic sprinter Hunter Woodhall. She then hugged coach Travis Geopfert.

Three Nigerian women yesterday made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics  by qualifying  for the final of the women’s Long Jump event at the Olympic Games. 

This unprecedented feat  was achieved  by Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro and Prestina Ochonogor, who have all secured their spots in the highly anticipated final of the long jump event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Ese Brume leaped to an automatic qualifying mark of 6.76m, securing her place in the final with a powerful last attempt. Ruth Usoro impressed with a jump of 6.68m, showcasing her potential and earning her first Olympic final appearance. Prestina Ochonogor also made a remarkable debut with a jump of 6.65m.

The 12 finalists  for  tomorrow’s final include  the  three  Nigerians, making this a significant moment in  the country’s athletic history. 

Since Nigeria began competing in the Olympics in 1952, the country has never had three athletes advance to the final of an individual event. 

This historic achievement was made more exciting by the inspiring performance of Ese Brume, who, despite being in danger of missing the final, delivered a clutch jump to secure her spot.

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While Brume is no stranger to the Olympic finals, this will be the first time for Ruth Usoro and Prestina Ochonogor. 

The final will take place tomorrow , August 8th  at 7:00 PM, Nigerian time.

Meanwhile, Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has  congratulated the athletes on their remarkable achievement , urging them to aim for medals in the final.

“This is a historic moment for Nigeria, and I urge our athletes to give their best in the final. They have made us proud by reaching this stage, and we believe they can achieve even greater heights,” said the Minister.