DOHA 2019: Ese Brume wins bronze medal for Nigeria

Ese Brume wins bronze medal for Nigeria

By Niyi Busari

Ese Brume finally puts smiles on the faces of Nigerians as she becomes the first Nigerian to win medal for the county at World Athletics Championship, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Ese Brume jumped 6.91m to claim the bronze medal as Malaika Mihambo emerged first picking the gold medal with 7.30m jump. Maryna Romanchuk's 6.92m was good enough to pick the second position.

Malaika Mihambo 7.30m
Maryna Romanchuk 6.92m
Ese Brume 6.91m

In 2014 Ese Brume was Commonwealth Champion but finished 5th in Rio Olympics in 2016 becoming the highest placed Nigerian.