Mitchell Egeonu, a 400 level Geology student from the Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Akure, on Monday made the school proud after he won a gold medal in the high jump at the ongoing Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), holding in Lagos.
The report revealed Egeonu beat a previous record of 1.9 meters in high jump at the tournament setting a new record of 2.00meters.
“I would have jumped 2.05meters but had an injury on my leg,” an excited Egeonu told the News Agency of Nigeria.
“I am feeling really excited and happy winning the gold medal.
“This is not my first appearance. I have jumped in AFN but did not win. But this is my first time in NUGA.
“This is just the beginning of many more to come for me,” he said.
Justin Jimoh Justin of Ben Idahosa University (BIU) also won a silver medal.
Jimoh said it was his first appearance in the NUGA games and would boost his carrier.
Honourable Clement, a 400 Level student of Library and Information Science of BIU, won the bronze medal.
Clement said he would strive to improve in his training.