Nigerian athlete Prestina Ochonogor made a stunning outdoor NCAA debut for Tarleton State, securing second place in the women’s long jump at the prestigious Texas Relays. Ochonogor leaped an impressive 6.48m (nwi) on her second attempt, finishing just one centimeter behind event winner American Jasmine Akins.
New School Record and International Recognition
With this result, Ochonogor set a new long jump school record in her Texas Relays debut. The 18-year-old has rapidly risen through the ranks as one of Nigeria’s brightest athletics talents. She began her 2025 season with a dominant win at the Southwest Athletics Conference Pre-National Sports Festival Meet in Ile-Ife, jumping an impressive 6.85m.
African U-20 Record Holder and Olympic Finalist
Ochonogor holds the African U-20 record with a jump of 6.79m, set at the MTN Champs grand finale in Calabar. She made her international breakthrough at the 2023 African Games in Ghana, winning bronze with a leap of 6.67m. Ochonogor qualified for the Paris Olympics, making history as part of a Nigerian trio that reached the women’s long jump final.
Impressive Career Trajectory
With her strong NCAA debut at the Texas Relays, Ochonogor continues to build an impressive trajectory in her burgeoning career. She is positioning herself as a name to watch in both collegiate and international athletics competitions.
Nigeria’s Prestina Ochonogor Shines in Outdoor NCAA Debut
