Annette Echikunwoke, a former Nigerian hammer thrower, has won a silver medal for the United States in the women’s hammer throw at the Olympics. The 28-year-old athlete achieved a season’s best throw of 75.48 meters, securing her place behind Canada’s Camryn Rodgers, who won gold with a throw of 76.79 meters, and China’s Jie Zhao, who took bronze with a throw of 74.27 meters.

This win is particularly significant for Echikunwoke, as she was disqualified from the Tokyo Olympics four years ago due to administrative errors by Nigerian officials, despite not having tested positive for banned substances. Born in the US to Nigerian parents, Echikunwoke initially represented Nigeria but switched to the US team after the Tokyo incident. Her decision has clearly paid off, making her one of America’s leading hammer throwers.