Nigerian High Jumper Temitope Adeshina Named Mountain Region Women’s Field Athlete of the Year

Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina has been named the Women’s Field Athlete of the Year for the Mountain Region by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, after an undefeated indoor season.

The national record holder delivered a dominant performance throughout the season, placing her as one of the top collegiate high jumpers in the United States.

Temitope made her third consecutive Big 12 Conference title and claimed her second straight NCAA Indoor Championships crown, showcasing consistency across competitions. She also cleared at least 1.93 metres in every event, culminating in a championship-winning jump of 1.97 metres.

Following her victory at the NCAA Indoor Championships, Temitope attempted a 2.00-metre jump, which would have equalled the NCAA indoor record, but was unsuccessful after three attempts.

Temitope Adeshina, who holds Nigeria’s national high jump record both indoors and outdoors, first made headlines in 2024 when she set new national marks. She went on to win her maiden NCAA title in March 2025, clearing 1.94 metres at the championships held at the Virginia Beach Sports Centre in the United States, becoming the first Nigerian to achieve the feat.

The three-time national champion also represented Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing outside the podium places. She is only the second Nigerian woman to compete in the Olympic high jump event after Doreen Amata, who represented the country at the 2008 and 2016 Games.