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Nigeria's Discus queen Obiageri Amaechi threw an impressive mark that put her in the list of Africa's best in the event.
An excellent performance from African Games champion Obiageri Amaechi saw her write her name in the Discus history books of Nigeria athletics, after throwing a brilliant Personal Best (PB) of 62.92m at the Oklahoma Throws Series in Ramona.
Amaechi's impressive mark sees her move second on the Nigerian all-time list, third all-time in Africa, and become only the fourth Nigerian woman to surpass 60m.
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Her series was so good that she set other marks over 60m with 60.65m and 60.07m, which would have also smashed her previous PB of 58.93m thrown to win the African Games title.
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15:42 - 22.03.2024
African Games: Ese Brume and Obiageri Amaechi's GOLD medals ensure Nigeria stays table leaders on Day 4
Recap of Nigerian athletes performances on Day 4 as they maintain leading position on the medals table.
She also has the farthest throw by a Nigerian and African Discus thrower this season, ahead of Chioma Onyekwere's 61.17m, which only bodes for more improved performances to secure an automatic qualification for Paris Olympic Games.
Last year, Nigeria made history with the qualification of three Discus throwers for the World Championships in Budapest, with Ashley Anumba joining the above duo.
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22:34 - 14.08.2023
History-making Nigerian female Discus throwers set for World Championships in Budapest
Three Nigerian female Discus throwers will be present at the World Championships in Budapest - a first in Nigeria and African Athletics history.
They'll be gunning to achieve the same feat this year by qualifying for Paris.
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