U20 World Athletics Championships shot put

At the 2024 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Brazil’s 19‑year‑old Alessandro Borges Soares captured the men’s shot put title with a personal‑best throw of 20.35 m, delivering Brazil’s fourth world U20 gold in the discipline and contributing to a 16‑medal haul.

The following day, Nigeria celebrated its first field‑event title when 19‑year‑old Jessica Oji won the women’s shot put with an 18.08 m throw, marking a historic achievement for the country after her recent switch of allegiance from the United States. The meet also featured notable performances from other nations, including India’s Ashish Yadav earning a javelin silver and South Africa’s Jan‑Hendrik Heymans taking gold in his event.

Together, the snapshots illustrate how the championships produced multiple landmark shot put victories across both men’s and women’s competitions, highlighting emerging talent from Brazil and Nigeria alongside broader international successes.