Ese Brume: Profile, age, career - How much is Nigeria's Olympic medallist worth in 2024?

Ese Brume missed out on a podium placement in Paris

Ese Brume: Profile, age, career - How much is Nigeria's Olympic medallist worth in 2024?

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 16:29 - 15.08.2024

All you need to know about the -profile, age, career and net worth - of Nigeria's track and field queen, Ese Brume.

Ese Brume has established herself as one of Nigeria's most successful track and field athletes, specialising in the long jump. 

Born in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, Brume has consistently proven her mettle on both the continental and global stage en route to breaking multiple records and making the country proud at the Olympics.

Ese Brume's Profile:

Ese Brume is a Nigerian track and field athlete who represents Nigeria in the long jump, sprint and relays. Born in, Delta State, Nigeria, Brume is one of Nigeria’s brightest talents and medal hopefuls in athletics.

Nigeria's long jump superstar Ese Brume.
Nigeria's long jump superstar Ese Brume.

Age

As of 2024, Ese Brume will be 28 years old, firmly in the prime of her athletic career.

Education

Brume attended St. Theresa’s Grammar School in Ughelli where he received her formal education before going to Delta State University. 

Ese Brume agonizingly miss out on medal spot in Budapest
Ese Brume competed in her third consecutive Olympic final

She also attended the Eastern Mediterranean University in Turkey

Career:

Brume's journey to success began at the 2012 Nigerian Championships, where she finished a respectable sixth in the long jump before setting a personal best of 6.53m, earning a silver medal at the national level a year later.

Ese Brume started her career as a junior athlete.

Her breakthrough came in 2013 at the African Junior Championships, where she won the long jump title, secured silver in the triple jump, and was part of Nigeria's victorious 4x100m relay team.

In 2014, Brume continued to impress. She set a new personal best of 11.84s in the 100m and shattered the African junior long jump record at the Warri Relays with a leap of 6.60m, leading to her first national title.

Ese Brume after winning a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships in Doha

Despite a disappointing performance at the World Junior Championships, Brume bounced back just five days later at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Competing as Nigeria's sole entrant in the long jump, the 18-year-old soared to a gold medal with a jump of 6.56m

Some of Ese Brume's career highlights include

Olympic Medal: Brume's crowning achievement came at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), where she won the bronze medal in the women's long jump. This made her Nigeria's only track and field medalist at those Games.

Ese Brume qualifies for long jump final at World Championships in Budapest
Ese Brume is Africa's undisputed most decorated long jumper in history

World Championships: She has excelled at the World Athletics Championships, winning bronze medals in 2019 (Doha) and 2022 (Eugene).

Commonwealth Games: Brume has dominated the Commonwealth Games, winning gold medals in 2014 (Glasgow) and 2022 (Birmingham).

Ese Brume and Coach Kayode Yaya at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

African Championships: She is a three-time African champion, winning gold in 2014, 2018, and 2022.

African Games: Brume took gold at the 2015 African Games in Brazzaville.

National Record: She holds the Nigerian record in the long jump with a distance of 7.17 meters, set in May 2021.

Also, she is the current Commonwealth Champion, African Junior and African record holder in the Long Jump.

Ese Brume ready for 2023 Diamond League debut in Rome
Nigeria's jump queen Ese Brume

Despite getting to the final before missing out on a podium finish in the Paris 2024 Olympics where she finished fifth as Team Nigeria suffered a disastrous trip to France, Brume's consistent performances and ability to perform on the biggest stages have earned her widespread recognition and acclaim. 

She is currently one of the most dominant long jumpers in the world, and her success has made her a national hero in Nigeria.

Family

Brume has four siblings led by Godson Brume, also a talented athlete, Oghenekaro, another athlete, Godsent and Ochuko. Her parents are Sally Abaka and Dickson Oghenebrume. 

Boyfriend

Ese Brume has not publicly disclosed information about her personal relationships. She appears to be focused on her athletic career and has not shared details about any romantic relationships. Her social media accounts are fully focused on her craft and work

Ese Brume and Coach Kayode Yaya

How Rich is Ese Brume in 2024?

Estimating Brume's net worth can be challenging due to the variability of income sources, however, based on her achievements and potential endorsement deals, her net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $3 million as of 2024.

As one of Nigeria's most prominent athletes, Brume is poised to continue her dominance in the long jump and can further increase her wealth and profile in the coming years.

Ese Brume is regarded as one of Nigeria's richest athletes.

Also, as a professional athlete, Brume's endorsement deals are not publicly disclosed. However, given her status as a world-class long jumper, her earnings are estimated to be in the range of 500,000 to 1 million per year.

Overall, Ese Brume's journey from a talented youth athlete to an Olympic medalist and world-class long jumper is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and natural talent. 

Her net worth in 2024 reflects the impressive achievements and recognition she has earned throughout her illustrious career.

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