Hammer thrower changes nation to US, makes final at worlds

Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, of the United States, competes during qualifying for the women's hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, of the United States, competes in the hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, of the United States, competes during qualifying for the women's hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, of the United States, competes during qualifying for the women's hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

FILE - Cincinnati's Annette Echikunwoke wins the women's weight throw during the NCAA college indoor track and field championships Saturday, March 11, 2017, in College Station, Texas. Three days before the hammer thrower from Ohio was to compete and represent Nigeria at the Tokyo Olympics, she was informed she couldn't. Due to a federation glitch concerning drug testing. On her 25th birthday, no less.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke), File

Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, of the United States, competes in the hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, of the United States, competes in the hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, of the United States, competes in the hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, of the United States, competes during qualifying for the women's hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)