Nigeria’s Prestina Ochonogor delivered an impressive outdoor NCAA debut performance for Tarleton State, securing second place in the women’s long jump at the prestigious Texas Relays with a leap of 6.48m (nwi) on her second attempt.
The promising athlete finished just one centimetre behind event winner American Jasmine Akins, who narrowly claimed victory with a jump of 6.49m.
With this result, Ochonogor has set a new long jump school record in her Texas Relays debut.
Competing at one of the biggest meets of the outdoor season, the 18-year-old showcased remarkable composure under pressure, demonstrating her technical prowess against established collegiate competitors.
Ochonogor has rapidly risen through the ranks as one of Nigeria’s brightest athletics talents.
The Paris 2024 Olympics finalist began her 2025 season in spectacular fashion, claiming a dominant win at the Southwest Athletics Conference Pre-National Sports Festival Meet in Ile-Ife with a remarkable jump of 6.85m in February.
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