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A young athlete, born to a Nigerian father and German mother, won gold for Germany as the West Africa nation is yet to win any medal in Paris.
German-Nigerian, Yemisi Ogunleye made history on Friday as she clinched the gold medal in the women's shot put at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The German athlete, born to a Nigerian father and German mother, delivered a stunning performance, securing a 20.00m throw to claim the top spot.
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Ogunleye victory made history for Germany, as it was their first gold medal in the women's shot put since Astrid Kumbernuss triumphed in 1996.
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Ogunleye's win was celebrated with jubilant scenes as she draped the German flag around her shoulders and rang the victory bell.
New Zealand's Maddison-Lee Wesche claimed silver with a personal best of 19.86m, while China's Song Jiayuan secured bronze with a distance of 19.32m.
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While Ogunleye's victory was a moment of pride for Germany, it also sparked interest in her Nigerian heritage. Although Nigeria did not have a representative in the women's shot put, the country was represented in other throwing events, including the men's shot put where Chukwuebuka Enekwechi finished sixth.
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Meanwhile, Nigeria has failed to record any medal as the Paris 2024 Olympics draws to an end on Sunday, August 11th.
Nigeria's main medal hopeful, Tobi Amusan, suffered a shock exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
It was the first time in eight years that the 27-year-old has failed to make the final of the women's 100m hurdles at the Olympics.
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The 100m hurdles world record holder's semifinal time of 12.55 seconds was insufficient for her to make the final eight that will battle for a place on the podium.
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