Nigerian long jump star Prestina Ochonogor and Jeffery Usman have demonstrated their commitment to athletics by supporting the women’s long jump at the Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet with a combined sponsorship of ₦300,000.
The meet is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the YabaTech Sports Complex in Lagos, as Athletic Heat celebrates ten years of impact on Nigerian athletics.
Prestina is contributing ₦200,000 towards the women’s long jump, while Jeffery Usman has added ₦100,000 to the event’s sponsorship, bringing the total contribution to ₦300,000.
Ochonogor has established herself as one of Nigeria’s leading young long jumpers, with impressive performances on the continental and international stages.
She won silver in the long jump at the 2023 African U18 Championships in Ndola, Zambia, before claiming bronze at the 2023 African Games in Accra with a personal best of 6.67m.
In 2024, she won the Nigerian national long jump title in Benin City with a leap of 6.75m before representing Nigeria at the Paris Olympic Games, where she finished 12th overall.
Her progress continued in 2025 when she won gold at the African U20 Championships with a championship-record jump of 6.71m. She also competed at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing and the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
In collegiate athletics in the United States, Ochonogor won the women’s long jump at the 2026 Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships and finished fifth at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.
The combined contribution from Prestina and Jeffery Usman provides additional support for athletes competing in the women’s long jump and highlights the importance of individual investment in the development of athletics.
Athletic Heat CEO Ese Oguma expressed appreciation to both supporters, saying:
“We sincerely appreciate Prestina and Jeffery Usman for supporting the women’s long jump at our 10th Anniversary Meet. Their contributions mean a lot to the athletes and help us continue creating opportunities for Nigerian athletes to showcase their talents. We are grateful for their support and commitment to the growth of our sport.”
The Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet will bring together athletes from across Nigeria for a celebration of competition, talent and a decade of impact.
