Temitope Adeshina
JamaicaathleteFemaleb. 19979.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Temitope Adeshina is a talented Nigerian high jumper and the current national record holder in the women's high jump. Born in Lagos, she made history by becoming the first Nigerian to win an NCAA title in high jump after achieving a height of 1.94m at the NCAA indoor championships. Adeshina's athletic journey includes notable performances such as winning consecutive Nigerian national titles and representing Nigeria at the African Championships and the Paris Olympics. She has set both indoor and outdoor national records, showcasing her exceptional talent and determination in the sport.
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Adeshina became the first Nigerian athlete in 60 years to win a high jump medal.
Nigerian Stars Who Broke New Ground at Commonwealth Games
Nigeria· 2026-08-05
Temitope Adeshina rounded off the podium with the bronze medal in the women’s high jump.
Jamaican sprinters slowed in Scotland | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-29
Adeshina equalled her personal best of 1.97m to claim gold in the women’s high jump at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships.
Adeshina, Godbless qualify for World ChampionshipNigeria· 2025-05-19
Temitope Adeshina clinched her eighth consecutive victory this season at the Corky/Crofoot Shootout in Texas.
Olajide sets new PB in season openerNigeria· 2025-05-03
Temitope Adeshina is one of the female athletes listed for the World Athletics Indoor meet.
VISA issues deplete Team NigeriaNigeria· 2025-03-21
Temitope Adeshina is listed as an NCAA women’s indoor high jump champion for the championship.
Amusan, Brume, Ofili absent from World Athletic indoor final listNigeria· 2025-03-18
Temitope Adeshina won her first National Collegiate Athletic Association title in high jump, becoming the first Nigerian to achieve this.
Adeshina wins first NCAA titleNigeria· 2025-03-15
