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Chinwe Okoro

Chinwe Okoro

NGRNGRWomen
Birth dateJun 20, 1989
Height-
Weight-

Chinwe Okoro is a Nigeria thrower, born on June 20, 1989. She competes primarily in the SP and DT.

Her personal bests include 17.39 in the SP and 61.58 in the DT. She has earned 6 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
Discus Throw
61.58
Shot Put
17.39
2019 season best
55.02
May 3, 2019 · Fullerton, CA (USA)
2019 season best
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Discus Throw 61.58, Shot Put 17.39, 2019 season best 55.02 (May 3, 2019, Fullerton, CA (USA)) · 37 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
DT
55.02-May 3, 2019
↓
Fullerton, CA (USA)
2018
DT
57.37-Aug 3, 2018
↓
African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
2017
DT
55.08-Apr 29, 2017
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2016
SP
15.36-Apr 2, 2016
↓
Athens, OH (USA)
2016
DT
61.58-Apr 2, 2016
↓
Athens, OH (USA)
2015
DT
57.54-Mar 28, 2015
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2014
SP
16.40-Aug 14, 2014
↓
Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR)
2014
DT
59.79-Aug 12, 2014
↓
Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR)
2013
DT
53.59-May 10, 2013
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2012
SP
17.39-May 5, 2012
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
2012
DT
58.25-May 11, 2012
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2011
SP
16.79-Jun 23, 2011
↓
Calabar (NGR)
2011
DT
54.24-May 13, 2011
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2010
SP
16.03-Feb 21, 2010
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
2010
DT
50.32-May 14, 2010
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2009
weight-throw
15.23-Feb 21, 2009--
2009
SP
16.05-May 30, 2009
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2009
DT
50.71-Apr 18, 2009
↓
Louisville, KY (USA)
2008
SP
16.16-Jun 22, 2008
↓
Columbus, OH (USA)
2008
DT
50.20-Jun 20, 2008
↓
Columbus, OH (USA)
2007
SP
13.67-Dec 7, 2007
↓
Carbondale, IL (USA) (i)

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.02-May 3Titan Twilight Open, Fullerton, CA
DT
54.32-Apr 28Delaware Open, Newark, DE
DT
51.40-Apr 20Morgan State Legacy Meet, Baltimore, MD

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
57.37-Aug 4African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
DT
57.37-Aug 3African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
DT
52.95-May 4College Park Kehoe Twilight Meet, College Park, MD
DT
51.80-Apr 14Fairfax George Mason Spring Invitational, Fairfax, VA

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.08-Apr 29Louisville Lenny Lyles-Clark Wood Inv., Louisville, KY
DT
54.91-Apr 21San Diego Triton Invitational, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.85-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
DT
58.85-Aug 15The XXXI Olympic Games
DT
55.67-Jun 24Durban African Championships, Durban
DT
55.68-Apr 23Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH - Championship events
DT
61.58-Apr 2Athens Cherry Blossom Invitational, Athens, OH
SP
15.36-Apr 2Athens Cherry Blossom Invitational, Athens, OH

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.45-May 8Louisville Twilight Classic, Louisville, KY
DT
57.54-Mar 28Louisville Lenny Lyles-Clark Wood Invitational, Louisville, KY

2014

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
52.30-Sep 14IAAF Continental Cup, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
SP
16.35-Sep 14IAAF Continental Cup, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
DT
52.30-Sep 13IAAF Continental Cup, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
SP
16.40-Aug 14Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
DT
59.79-Aug 12Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
SP
14.87-Jun 21Nigerian Championships, Calabar
DT
55.74-Jun 19Nigerian Championships, Calabar
DT
57.38-May 16Louisville Cardinal Twilight, Louisville, KY
SP
15.97-May 16Louisville Cardinal Twilight, Louisville, KY
DT
49.34-Apr 4Louisville Bellarmine Invitational, Louisville, KY - Invitational Events
SP
16.37-Apr 4Louisville Bellarmine Invitational, Louisville, KY - Invitational Events
DT
57.83-Mar 29Louisville Lenny Lyles-Clark Wood Invitational, Louisville, KY
SP
16.38-Mar 28Louisville Lenny Lyles-Clark Wood Invitational, Louisville, KY

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
53.59-May 10Louisville Cardinal Twilight, Louisville, KY

2012

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.21-Jul 1Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
DT
56.60-Jun 28Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
SP
17.21-Jun 8Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
DT
47.17-May 25Jacksonville NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL
SP
16.86-May 24Jacksonville NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL
DT
58.25-May 11Louisville Cardinal Twilight, Louisville, KY
DT
38.75-May 6Tampa Big East Championships, Tampa, FL
SP
17.39-May 5Tampa Big East Championships, Tampa, FL
DT
56.40-Apr 20Louisville Clark Wood/Lenny Lyles Invitational, Louisville, KY
SP
17.16-Apr 20Louisville Clark Wood/Lenny Lyles Invitational, Louisville, KY
DT
56.24-Apr 14Louisville Texas Roadhouse Border Battle, Louisville, KY
SP
16.85-Apr 14Louisville Texas Roadhouse Border Battle, Louisville, KY
DT
55.90-Apr 7Knoxville Tennessee Challenge, Knoxville, TN
SP
15.94-Apr 7Knoxville Tennessee Challenge, Knoxville, TN
SP
16.03-Mar 24Tuscaloosa Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, AL
DT
54.26-Mar 23Tuscaloosa Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, AL
DT
52.03-Mar 16Tampa USF Invitational, Tampa, FL
SP
15.02-Mar 16Tampa USF Invitational, Tampa, FL
SP
16.02-Jan 27Bloomington Indiana Relays, Bloomington, IN (i)
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Honours

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African Championships

Discus Throw

2018
🥈

Durban African Championships

Discus Throw

2016
7

IAAF Continental Cup

Discus Throw

2014
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Marrakesh African Championships

Discus Throw

2014
5

IAAF Continental Cup

Shot Put

2014
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Nigerian Championships

Discus Throw

2014
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Marrakesh African Championships

Shot Put

2014
🥇

Porto Novo African Championships

Discus Throw

2012
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Porto Novo African Championships

Shot Put

2012
🥇

Nigerian Championships

Discus Throw

2011
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Nigerian Championships

Shot Put

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chinwe Okoro's Discus Throw personal best?

Chinwe Okoro's Discus Throw personal best is 61.58, set on Apr 2, 2016 in Athens, OH (USA).

Which events does Chinwe Okoro compete in?

Chinwe Okoro competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Chinwe Okoro perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 55.02, set on May 3, 2019 in Fullerton, CA (USA).