The woman popularly referred to as the "HOPE OF THE NATION" at the 2013 IAAF World Championship, BLESSING OKAGBARE has won silver medal in the long jump event.
She jumped 6.99m just 2cm shy of the effort by the eventual winner, USA's Brittney Reese who jumped 7.01m.
Blessing will continue her quest for glory as she competes in the 100m Women's final today.
Nigeria last won a medal at the IAAF meeting over a decade ago. God bless OKAGBARE.
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