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Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons

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Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons

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Birth dateJun 28, 1994
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Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons is a Nigeria thrower, born on June 28, 1994. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.

Her personal bests include 16.85 in the SP, 64.96 in the DT and 50.54 in the HT. She has earned 7 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
Discus Throw
64.96
2025 season best
64.12
Apr 10, 2025 · Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA)
2025 season best
Last competition
6th Islamic Solidarity Games
Nov 20, 2025 · 55.08
6th Islamic Solidarity Games
Record
Area record · Discus Throw 64.96
Area record
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Discus Throw 64.96, 2025 season best 64.12 (Apr 10, 2025, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA)) · Last competition: 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, Nov 20, 2025, 55.08 · Area record (Discus Throw) · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
DT
64.12-Apr 10, 2025
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Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - Lefty discus
2024
DT
61.35-Jun 8, 2024
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USATF New York City Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
2023
DT
64.96-Apr 15, 2023
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Oklahoma Throws Series Meet 2, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
2022
DT
61.70-Aug 2, 2022
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XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2021
DT
63.30-Apr 24, 2021
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CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2020
DT
59.99-Jul 24, 2020
↓
Berks Catholic Athletic Field, Kutztown, PA (USA)
2019
DT
61.38-Oct 2, 2019
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IAAF World Championships in Athletics
2018
DT
58.09-Aug 3, 2018
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African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
2017
SP
14.79-May 5, 2017
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College Park, MD (USA)
2017
weight-throw
18.88-Jan 21, 2017
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2017
DT
53.06-May 5, 2017
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College Park, MD (USA)
2016
SP
16.85-May 14, 2016
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Lincoln, NE (USA)
2016
weight-throw
21.17-Feb 27, 2016
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2016
DT
54.43-May 15, 2016
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Lincoln, NE (USA)
2015
SP
16.10-May 17, 2015
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East Lansing, MI (USA)
2015
weight-throw
19.02-Feb 12, 2015
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2015
HT
50.54-Mar 28, 2015
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College Park, MD (USA)
2015
DT
51.13-Apr 4, 2015
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Princeton, NJ (USA)
2014
SP
16.13-May 31, 2014
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Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2014
weight-throw
17.61-Jan 11, 2014
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2014
DT
44.77-May 2, 2014
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Landover, MD (USA)
2014
HT
49.71-Mar 22, 2014
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El Paso, TX (USA)
2013
SP
15.31-Apr 25, 2013
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Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2013
HT
43.72-May 3, 2013
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College Park, MD (USA)
2013
DT
44.73-Apr 18, 2013
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Raleigh, NC (USA)
2012
SP
12.68-Feb 24, 2012
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Hampton, VA (USA) (i)

2025

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.08-Nov 206th Islamic Solidarity Games
DT
55.08-Nov 176th Islamic Solidarity Games
DT
59.45-Sep 15World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT
59.45-Sep 13World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT
57.10-Aug 21Throws U Series #6
DT
60.76-Aug 2Nigerian Championships
DT
57.67-Jul 13Ed Murphey Classic
DT
57.67-Jul 12Ed Murphey Classic
DT
62.81-Jun 28Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID
DT
60.28-Jun 15Johnny Loaring Classic, Alumni Field, Windsor
DT
62.52-May 24USATF Throws Festival, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
DT
56.00-May 11GVSU 10 Event Last Chance Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
DT
61.64-May 9Len Paddock Open, University of Michigan Outdoor Track Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
DT
56.54-Apr 26GVSU Extra Weekend Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
DT
60.53-Apr 19Al Owens Classic, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI - Open Event
DT
61.02-Apr 12Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events
DT
64.12-Apr 10Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - Lefty discus
DT
58.09-Apr 6Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
DT
57.79-Jan 12East Coast Pole Vault Convention and Throws Festival, Stile Athletics Field House, Akron, OH (i) - Elite Event

2024

27 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.78-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
DT
60.78-Aug 2The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
DT
57.34-Jul 206° Meeting Brazzale, Campo Scuola G. Perraro, Vicenza
DT
60.90-Jul 14Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
DT
58.97-Jul 13Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
DT
57.93-Jun 25African Athletics Championships
DT
57.93-Jun 21African Athletics Championships
DT
59.42-Jun 18Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
DT
59.42-Jun 16Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
DT
61.35-Jun 9USATF New York City Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
DT
61.35-Jun 8USATF New York City Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
DT
59.01-Jun 5Royal City Inferno Track and Field Festival
DT
59.01-Jun 4Royal City Inferno Track and Field Festival
DT
58.57-Jun 2Johnny Loaring Classic, Alumni Field, Windsor
DT
56.69-May 28York University TFC Twilight 2
DT
59.90-May 25Prefontaine Classic
DT
57.81-May 18USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
DT
57.81-May 17USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
DT
59.31-May 4USATF Throws Festival, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
DT
59.99-May 2Tucson Throws Festival - Tucson Elite Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
DT
58.71-Apr 19Al Owens Classic, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
DT
NM-Apr 13Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
DT
60.10-Apr 12Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
DT
61.17-Apr 6GVSU Early Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI - Open Event
DT
58.03-Mar 22African Games
DT
58.03-Mar 21African Games
DT
58.43-Mar 2Beach Opener, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA
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Honours

🥇

Nigerian Championships

Discus Throw

2025
🥉

African Athletics Championships

Discus Throw

2024
🥈

African Games

Discus Throw

2024
🥇

Nigerian Championships

Discus Throw

2024
🥇

XXII Commonwealth Games

Discus Throw

2022
🥇

African Athletics Championships

Discus Throw

2022
🥇

Nigerian Trials

Discus Throw

2021
🥇

African Games

Discus Throw

2019
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IAAF Continental Cup

Discus Throw

2018
🥇

African Championships

Discus Throw

2018
🥉

Durban African Championships

Discus Throw

2016
🥉

Durban African Championships

Shot Put

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons's Discus Throw personal best?

Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons's Discus Throw personal best is 64.96, set on Apr 15, 2023 in Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA).

Which events does Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons compete in?

Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 64.12, set on Apr 10, 2025 in Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA). Last competition: 6th Islamic Solidarity Games on Nov 20, 2025, 55.08.