Enekwechi primed for second final appearance in shot put

Three-Time African champion, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, should have no problem qualifying for his second straight Olympic shot put final when the event starts today, at the Stade de France in Paris, reports sportsnow.com.ng.

The 31-year-old is making his second appearance at the Games and will be confident of throwing well above the 21.35m qualification mark set by World Athletics for the 12 men that will proceed to the final after today’s event.

The Nigerian made that cut three years ago but finished last in the final classification, and will be looking to be among the first eight, or to achieve the unimaginable: make the podium.

Enekwechi has been in great form this season, and set a new 21.99m Nigerian record and lifetime best in May. But he knows he needs to throw well above 22.00m to be able to stand a chance of making history in Paris.

A 22m throw will mean Enekwechi will become the first Nigerian to hit that mark, which will be a great achievement on its own.