Usoro Wins Commonwealth Long Jump Silver As Team Nigeria’s Medal Rush Continues In Glasgow

Nigeria’s Ruth Usoro delivered another podium finish for Team Nigeria after claiming the silver medal in the women’s long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Usoro secured second place with a wind-assisted leap of 6.87 metres on her opening attempt, a mark that proved enough to earn her a place on the podium in a highly competitive final.
England’s Jazmin Sawyers won the gold medal with a best jump of 6.93m, while Australia’s Brooke Buschkuehl settled for bronze after recording 6.80m.
Usoro’s silver further strengthened Team Nigeria’s impressive medal haul in Glasgow, where the country’s athletes have enjoyed one of their most successful Commonwealth Games camp...