Tokyo Olympics: I plan to wear my medal on Bishop Oyedepo – Ese Brume
by Peregba Jerry
The first Nigerian athlete to win a medal at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics has revealed her plan to wear her bronze medal on the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo.
Ese Brume recorded a 6.97 metres jump in the final of the event at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium to win her first Olympic medal and Nigeria’s first at this Games.
25-year-old Nigerian placed behind American Brittney Reese who claimed the silver medal with a jump of 6.97m also.
After the game, Brume dedicated her bronze to Oyedepo and thanked Nigerians for their support.
She said, “Setting the African record boosted my confidence because then my injury was still fresh, yet I was able to set that record and a Personal Best. So, I thought to myself that ‘yes I could do it and my coach thought same as well, so we never settled for less.
“And to those who were here but could not compete, never settle for less. God is with you. It is not over until it is over. You may not have competed here today but God has a better future ahead for you.
“I plan to go to Canaan-Land to wear it (Bronze medal) on Bishop David Oyedepo.”
