Ese Brume, a long jumper from Nigeria, will begin her season this weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, at the 115th Drake Relays.
A major event on the track and field calendar, this competition is expected to draw elite amateur and professional competitors from all over the world.
After placing fifth in the August 2024 Olympics in Paris, Ese Brume is making her competitive comeback this weekend.
She suffered a severe vehicle accident in the United States last December, but she has recovered with incredible fortitude. She started mild training in March after suffering a strained neck and a sprained ankle.
Brume will compete against a strong field that includes 2021 Olympian Naij Quanesha Brooks and three-time U.S. champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall.
Brume has high expectations for her performance and is keen to regain her podium position as she begins a World Championship year.
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In an interview with Making of Champions, Brume reflected on her time in Paris and said she felt more determined than ever.
“I must admit, I had an incredible experience,” she remarked. “In retrospect, injuries prevented me from competing much this year. I swear to the world and to myself that I will never again lose out on a medal at a significant competition.
With a stellar career that includes two Commonwealth gold medals, four African titles, and the African record in women’s long jump—a staggering 7.17 meters in 2021—Brume, 29, is already one of Nigeria’s most renowned athletes.
