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Adewale Olukoju
NGRMenBirth dateJul 27, 1968
BirthplaceZaria, Nigeria
Height1.93 m
Weight122 kg
Adewale Oluson Olukoju (born 27 July 1968) is a Nigerian athlete who competed in discus throw and shot put. He was very prominent in African athletics in the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning four gold medals in total at the All-Africa Games. His personal best discus throw is 67.80 metres, which he achieved in May 1991. Olukoju is married to sprinter Fatima Yusuf.
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DT | 54.82 | - | Apr 13, 2002 | ↓ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 1997 | DT | 61.50 | - | Apr 20, 1997 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1996 | DT | 64.72 | - | Jun 1, 1996 | ↓ | San José (USA) |
| 1995 | DT | 63.66 | - | Aug 11, 1995 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 1994 | DT | 62.46 | - | Aug 26, 1994 | ↓ | Victoria (CAN) |
| 1993 | DT | 66.48 | - | May 8, 1993 | ↓ | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 1992 | DT | 64.40 | - | Apr 26, 1992 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1991 | DT | 67.80 | - | May 11, 1991 | ↓ | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 1990 | SP | 19.44 | - | Mar 2, 1990 | ↓ | Kansas City, MO (USA) (i) |
| 1990 | DT | 64.56 | - | Jun 3, 1990 | ↓ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 1989 | DT | 65.54 | - | May 6, 1989 | ↓ | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 1988 | SP | 18.68 | - | Mar 12, 1988 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1988 | DT | 63.60 | - | Aug 14, 1988 | ↓ | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1986 | SP | 17.19 | - | Jul 19, 1986 | ↓ | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) |
| 1986 | DT | 54.00 | - | Jul 17, 1986 | ↓ | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) |
2002
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 54.82 | - | Apr 13 | Azusa Pacific Meet of Champions, Azusa, CA |
1997
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 59.12 | - | Jun 24 | Torino International, Torino |
DT | 58.42 | - | Jun 13 | Nürnberg Live '97, Nürnberg |
DT | 59.58 | - | Jun 10 | Bratislava Slovnaft '97, Bratislava |
DT | 57.92 | - | Jun 7 | La Spezia |
DT | 58.22 | - | Jun 5 | Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
DT | 59.22 | - | May 25 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR |
DT | 59.62 | - | May 4 | Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro |
DT | 61.50 | - | Apr 20 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA |
1996
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 60.98 | - | Jul 29 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
DT | 60.98 | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
DT | 62.34 | - | Jun 21 | Nigerian Championships, Lagos |
DT | 61.34 | - | Jun 14 | Ingolstadt International, Ingolstadt |
DT | 62.78 | - | Jun 12 | Duisburg |
DT | 64.72 | - | Jun 1 | San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José |
DT | 63.34 | - | May 11 | Modesto, CA |
DT | 60.42 | - | May 4 | Irvine, CA |
DT | 61.76 | - | Apr 20 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA |
DT | 56.46 | - | Mar 30 | San Diego, CA |
1995
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 62.96 | - | Sep 9 | Monaco IAAF Grand Prix Final |
DT | 60.52 | - | Sep 1 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
DT | 60.76 | - | Aug 22 | Linzer Grand Prix, Linz |
DT | 61.10 | - | Aug 18 | Köln Weltklasse, Köln |
DT | 61.68 | - | Aug 16 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
DT | 63.66 | - | Aug 11 | IAAF World Championships |
DT | 61.44 | - | Aug 9 | IAAF World Championships |
DT | 61.44 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships |
DT | 63.66 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships |
DT | 62.54 | - | Jul 25 | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco |
DT | 63.40 | - | Jun 5 | Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva |
DT | 60.82 | - | May 30 | Bratislava Slovnaft '95, Bratislava |
1994
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 60.22 | - | Sep 10 | London IAAF World Cup |
DT | 62.46 | - | Aug 26 | Victoria Commonwealth Games, Victoria |
1993
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 61.54 | - | Sep 10 | London IAAF Grand Prix Final |
DT | 61.42 | - | Aug 27 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
DT | 62.44 | - | Aug 4 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
DT | 60.96 | - | Aug 1 | Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln |
DT | 62.96 | - | Jul 15 | Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY |
DT | 64.18 | - | May 29 | San José |
DT | 63.52 | - | May 16 | Sao Paulo, São Paulo |
DT | 66.48 | - | May 8 | Modesto Cal R, Modesto, CA |
DT | 65.04 | - | Apr 17 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA |
DT | 64.42 | - | Apr 3 | Fresno, CA |
1992
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 59.42 | - | Sep 26 | La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana |
DT | 64.40 | - | Apr 26 | Walnut, CA |
1991
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 59.44 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
DT | 62.36 | - | Aug 26 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
DT | 62.36 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
DT | 59.44 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
DT | 65.56 | - | May 25 | San José Jenner, San José |
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Honours
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1996Nigerian Championships
Discus Throw
6
1995IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
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1994Victoria Commonwealth Games
Discus Throw
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1994London IAAF World Cup
Discus Throw
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1994Victoria Commonwealth Games
Discus Throw
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1993Buffalo Universiade
Discus Throw
5
1992La Habana IAAF World Cup
Discus Throw
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1988Annaba African Championships
Discus Throw
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1988Annaba African Championships
Discus Throw
6
1986Athina IAAF World Junior Championships
Shot Put
7
1986Athina IAAF World Junior Championships
Discus Throw