Team Nigeria high jumper Temitope Adeshina has said her coach’s presence was a major factor in helping her secure bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Key takeaways
- Temitope Adeshina won bronze in the high jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- She credited her coach for providing support while she competed.
- Adeshina noted that this Commonwealth Games experience differed from her earlier appearance due to having coaching guidance.
- She described the medal as another career milestone and highlighted the value of technical instruction at elite level.
A coach made the difference
Adeshina explained that the atmosphere and preparation for the Glasgow Games felt different from her previous Commonwealth Games campaign, when she competed without a coach.
She said: “At the last Commonwealth Games, I didn’t have a coach, but this time around, I had one. I can’t see myself without a coach, and having one on the sidelines really helped. I now have something to show for it.”
Technical support at elite level
Beyond the result itself, Adeshina described the bronze medal as an additional milestone in her career, while underlining how important technical guidance is when competing at the highest level.
