Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has become the first African to throw over 22 meters in the men’s shot put, setting a new African record with a throw of 22.10 meters at the Eugene Diamond League. Enekwechi finished third in the event, behind winner Joe Kovacs who achieved a world-leading mark of 22.48 meters.
Roger Steen took second place with a personal best of 22.11 meters, narrowly edging out Enekwechi. This impressive throw marks a significant milestone for Enekwechi, surpassing his previous personal best of 21.91 meters set at the same event last year.
