Olympic Champion Yemisi Ogunleye Qualifies for Shot Put Final at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Ogunleye Secures Spot in Tokyo Final

German Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye has advanced to the women's shot put final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The accomplished athlete secured her place with a throw of 19.65 meters during the qualification round held on Friday, September 19, 2025, which comfortably surpassed the automatic qualification standard.

Dominant Qualification Performance

Ogunleye's qualifying throw of 19.65 meters was a leading mark in the preliminary stages, ensuring her direct progression to the final. She was among several top contenders who achieved the automatic qualification mark, demonstrating her readiness for the championship event. Other notable qualifiers included defending champion Chase Jackson of the United States and Maddison-Lee Wesche of New Zealand.

A Season of Triumphs for the German Star

The qualification in Tokyo adds to a remarkable period for Ogunleye. She rose to international prominence by winning the gold medal in the women's shot put at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a decisive 20.00-meter throw in her final attempt. Her personal best stands at 20.27 meters, achieved earlier in 2025 at the German Indoor Championships. Additionally, Ogunleye earned a silver medal at the 2024 World Indoor Championships in Glasgow and a bronze at the 2024 European Athletics Championships in Rome, solidifying her status as a top-tier shot putter.

Anticipation for the Final

Currently ranked fourth globally in women's shot put, Ogunleye enters the final as a formidable competitor. The final round of the women's shot put event is highly anticipated, with Ogunleye expected to challenge for a medal. The 2025 World Athletics Championships are being held from September 13 to 21, 2025, at the National Stadium in Tokyo, the same venue used for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.