German gold medalist, Yemisi Ogunleye, thrilled press officers at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a gospel rendition after winning the women's shot put category.
The shot put winner at the showpiece bears ancestral roots that trace back to West Africa, NigeriaThe German athlete, who won her first Gold medal in the women's shot put category, has roots tracing back to
However, the 25-year-old Ogunleye is not only celebrated for her shot put prowess and her Nigerian heritage but also for her outspoken Christian faith. Yemisi Ogunleye of Team Germany celebrates winning gold during the Women's Shot Put Final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on August 09, 2024. Image: Cameron Spencer.Ogunleye has consistently highlighted her Christian beliefs, making them a focal point in her interactions with the media. She has embraced every opportunity to share her faith publicly.
Nonetheless, despite the mixed reactions to the video, Ogunleye remained unfazed and continued to impress, showcasing her captivating voice once again during her media briefing after winning gold in Paris.Speaking to the media after claiming gold at the showpiece, the 25-year-old detailed how she overcame a temporary setback on her way to clinching the gold medal.The Gold medal winner also took time took time to share the song with the journalist present in the press room.
Ogunleye claimed gold ahead of New Zealand’s Maddi Wesche and China’s Song Jiayuan in the women’s shot put category.Speaking to the media after winning her fight, she sent a message to her bullies, affirming she is a woman and has never been a man.Viginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News. She holds a B.Sc. in Communication and Public Relations from Moi University and has previously worked with Lolwe TV, Daily Nation Eldoret Bureau and SportsBrief.com. Email: viginia.
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