Adewale Olukoju
- Born
- Jul 27, 1968 (58 years old)
- Birthplace
- Zaria, Nigeria
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
- Height
- 1.93 m
- Weight
- 122 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.
Personal best · Discus Throw67.80
2002 season best54.82Apr 13, 2002 · Azusa, CA
National record67.80Discus Throw
Personal best · Shot Put19.44
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 67.80 (#104 all-time), Shot Put 19.44 (#977 all-time), 2002 season best 54.82 (Apr 13, 2002, Azusa, CA (USA)) · National record (Discus Throw) · 58 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIndoorMO 199019.441,088 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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) |