Jessica Oji
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Born | 23 June 2007 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Shotput |
Jessica Oji (born 23 June 2007) is a Nigerian-American women's shot put athlete.[1] In February 2026, World Athletics confirmed that she had switched her allegiance to Nigeria.[2]
Oji first broke the Ivy League record in December 2025 with a mark of 17.72 m (58 ft 1.75 in), before going on to break it four more times at the Penn Elite Meet in a mark of 18.45m (60' 6.5").[3][4] She currently has a personal best of 18.50 m, which she used to clinch the conference title.[5]