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Adewale Olukoju

Adewale Olukoju

NGRNGRMen
Birth 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.

Key facts
Discus Throw
67.80
#104 all-time
Shot Put
19.44
#980 all-time
2002 season best
54.82
Apr 13, 2002 · Azusa, CA (USA)
2002 season best
Record
National record · Discus Throw 67.80
National record
Age
58 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Discus Throw 67.80 (#104 all-time), Shot Put 19.44 (#980 all-time), 2002 season best 54.82 (Apr 13, 2002, Azusa, CA (USA)) · National record (Discus Throw) · 58 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
54.82-Apr 13Azusa Pacific Meet of Champions, Azusa, CA

1997

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.12-Jun 24Torino International, Torino
DT
58.42-Jun 13Nürnberg Live '97, Nürnberg
DT
59.58-Jun 10Bratislava Slovnaft '97, Bratislava
DT
57.92-Jun 7La Spezia
DT
58.22-Jun 5Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
DT
59.22-May 25Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
DT
59.62-May 4Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
DT
61.50-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1996

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.98-Jul 29The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
DT
60.98-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
DT
62.34-Jun 21Nigerian Championships, Lagos
DT
61.34-Jun 14Ingolstadt International, Ingolstadt
DT
62.78-Jun 12Duisburg
DT
64.72-Jun 1San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
DT
63.34-May 11Modesto, CA
DT
60.42-May 4Irvine, CA
DT
61.76-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
DT
56.46-Mar 30San Diego, CA

1995

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.96-Sep 9Monaco IAAF Grand Prix Final
DT
60.52-Sep 1Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
DT
60.76-Aug 22Linzer Grand Prix, Linz
DT
61.10-Aug 18Köln Weltklasse, Köln
DT
61.68-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
DT
63.66-Aug 11IAAF World Championships
DT
61.44-Aug 9IAAF World Championships
DT
61.44-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
DT
63.66-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
DT
62.54-Jul 25Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
DT
63.40-Jun 5Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
DT
60.82-May 30Bratislava Slovnaft '95, Bratislava

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.22-Sep 10London IAAF World Cup
DT
62.46-Aug 26Victoria Commonwealth Games, Victoria

1993

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.54-Sep 10London IAAF Grand Prix Final
DT
61.42-Aug 27Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
DT
62.44-Aug 4Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
DT
60.96-Aug 1Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
DT
62.96-Jul 15Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY
DT
64.18-May 29San José
DT
63.52-May 16Sao Paulo, São Paulo
DT
66.48-May 8Modesto Cal R, Modesto, CA
DT
65.04-Apr 17Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
DT
64.42-Apr 3Fresno, CA

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.42-Sep 26La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
DT
64.40-Apr 26Walnut, CA

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.44-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT
62.36-Aug 26IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT
62.36-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT
59.44-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT
65.56-May 25San José Jenner, San José
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Honours

🥇

Nigerian Championships

Discus Throw

1996
6

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

1995
🥈

Victoria Commonwealth Games

Discus Throw

1994
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London IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1994
🥈

Victoria Commonwealth Games

Discus Throw

1994
🥈

Buffalo Universiade

Discus Throw

1993
5

La Habana IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1992
🥇

Annaba African Championships

Discus Throw

1988
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Annaba African Championships

Discus Throw

1988
6

Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

Shot Put

1986
7

Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

Discus Throw

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Adewale Olukoju's Discus Throw personal best?

Adewale Olukoju's Discus Throw personal best is 67.80, set on May 11, 1991 in Modesto, CA (USA), #104 on the all-time list.

Which events does Adewale Olukoju compete in?

Adewale Olukoju competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Adewale Olukoju perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 54.82, set on Apr 13, 2002 in Azusa, CA (USA).