Yemisi Ogunleye made history for Germany, clinching the gold medal in the women’s shot put at the Paris Olympics with a thrilling final throw of 20.00m.
The 25-year-old’s victory marked a stunning conclusion to the competition, as she edged out New Zealand’s Maddison-Lee Wesche, who achieved a personal best of 19.86m with her fifth throw.
Ogunleye’s winning throw came on her sixth and final attempt, showcasing her nerves of steel and unwavering focus under pressure.
Her gold medal marks a significant milestone in her career, adding to her impressive collection of medals, including silver at the 2024 World Indoor Championships and bronze at the European Championships in Rome earlier this year.
China’s Song Jiayuan took home the bronze with a throw of 19.32m, while the USA’s Jaida Ross narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth with a throw of 19.23m.
Reigning Tokyo gold medalist Gong Lijiao of China, a three-time Olympic medalist, settled for fifth place with a throw of 19.17m.
Ogunleye’s victory marks a triumphant moment for Germany in the women’s shot put, as she becomes the first German athlete to win gold in the event since 1992.
