Chartwells presents CBU Athlete of the Week
Jesil Okoye & Faustina Amoako
February 26, 2024
Name: Jesil Okoye
University: Cape Breton University
Sport: Men's Track and Field
Position: Triple Jump
Hometown: Ogbunike, Nigeria
Year of eligibility: First
Academic program: Engineering
The freshman athlete earned a silver medal in the triple jump at the 2024 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Track and Field Championships, presented by Bell, hosted by the University of Moncton. This was the first season that the engineering student, a native of Ogbunike, Nigeria, competed in the discipline.
University: Cape Breton University
Sport: Women's Track and Field
Position: Thrower
Hometown: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Year of eligibility: Fifth
Academic program: BSc
The fifth-year student-athlete from Sydney, Nova Scotia, earned a bronze medal in the weight throw at the 2024 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Track and Field Championships, presented by Bell, hosted by the University of Moncton.
The Bachelor of Science student - a three-time All-Canadian, who is ranked 14th in the nation.