Annette Echikunwoke Wins Historic Silver in Olympic Hammer Throw

Echikunwoke becomes the first American woman to medal in the event, overcoming past Olympic disqualification.

Echikunwoke switched from representing Nigeria to the U.S. after disqualification in the 2021 Tokyo Games.
Her throw of 75.48 meters led the event until Canada's Camryn Rogers surpassed it.
The 28-year-old's journey includes winning the NCAA title for the University of Cincinnati.
Echikunwoke's victory is celebrated by her hometown of Pickerington, Ohio.
She continues to work full-time at a marketing agency while pursuing her athletic career.