Liberian-born track and field star Anthonett Nabwe has added another historic achievement to her career after winning the NCAA Women’s Weight Throw National Championship, earning a championship ring that proudly carries the Liberian flag as part of its design.
Nabwe captured the national title with a personal-best throw of 25.13 meters (82 feet, 5½ inches) at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. The mark ranks among the best performances in NCAA history and made her the third University of Minnesota women’s track and field athlete to win an NCAA national championship.
The championship ring represents more than her success on the track. Designed with the Liberian flag, the ring reflects Nabwe’s connection to her birthplace and the country she continues to represent on the international stage.
Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Nabwe moved to the United States before high school but has continued to carry Liberia’s name throughout her athletic journey. She competes for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers while representing her Liberian heritage through her achievements in athletics.
Although she earned her NCAA championship in the weight throw, Nabwe has also built a reputation as one of the world’s top hammer throwers. She holds the African record in the event and has produced historic performances, including one of the longest hammer throws in NCAA history.
Nabwe’s success has become a proud moment for Liberia, showing the impact of Liberian athletes competing and winning on major international platforms. Her championship ring now carries a reminder that while she made history for Minnesota, she also carried the colors of Liberia with her.
