Kenechukwu Ezeofor
NGRMenKenechukwu Ezeofor is a Nigeria thrower, born on July 9, 1979. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.
His personal bests include 16.88 in the SP, 53.66 in the DT and 72.53 in the JT. He has earned 15 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.
As of Sep 22, 2026: Javelin Throw 72.53, Discus Throw 53.66, 2024 season best 62.33 (Feb 19, 2024, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba (NGR)) · Last competition: Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Jun 18, 2024, 44.05 · 47 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DT | 44.05 | - | Jun 18, 2024 | ↑ | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 2024 | JT | 62.33 | - | Feb 19, 2024 | ↑ | Africa Games National Trials, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
| 2023 | DT | 44.01 | - | Jun 14, 2023 | ↑ | 2nd AFN Golden League, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 2023 | JT | 62.18 | - | Jun 24, 2023 | ↑ | Final Golden League, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo |
| 2022 | DT | 47.14 | - | Jun 24, 2022 | ↑ | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 2022 | JT | 63.07 | - | Jun 26, 2022 | ↑ | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 2021 | SP | 14.51 | - | Apr 11, 2021 | ↑ | Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR) |
| 2021 | JT | 65.86 | - | Apr 12, 2021 | ↑ | Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR) |
| 2019 | DT | 49.01 | - | Jul 25, 2019 | ↑ | Nigerian Championships, Kaduna |
| 2019 | JT | 65.80 | - | Jul 27, 2019 | ↑ | Nigerian Championships, Kaduna |
| 2018 | SP | 14.99 | - | Jan 28, 2018 | ↑ | Port Harcourt (NGR) |
| 2018 | DT | 52.41 | - | Feb 14, 2018 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2018 | JT | 68.63 | - | Feb 16, 2018 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2017 | SP | 15.73 | - | Jun 3, 2017 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2017 | DT | 50.67 | - | Jul 15, 2017 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2017 | JT | 66.32 | - | Dec 7, 2017 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2016 | SP | 14.90 | - | May 14, 2016 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2016 | DT | 50.13 | - | Jul 7, 2016 | ↑ | Sapele (NGR) |
| 2016 | JT | 65.35 | - | Jul 7, 2016 | ↑ | Sapele (NGR) |
| 2015 | SP | 16.54 | - | Jun 27, 2015 | ↑ | Kaduna (NGR) |
| 2015 | DT | 51.76 | - | Jun 27, 2015 | ↑ | Kaduna (NGR) |
| 2015 | JT | 67.32 | - | Jul 24, 2015 | ↑ | Warri (NGR) |
| 2014 | SP | 16.86 | - | May 24, 2014 | ↑ | Akure (NGR) |
| 2014 | DT | 53.66 | - | Apr 12, 2014 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2014 | JT | 70.26 | - | Jun 20, 2014 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2013 | SP | 16.00 | - | Jun 19, 2013 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2013 | DT | 51.02 | - | Jun 21, 2013 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2013 | JT | 68.03 | - | Jun 20, 2013 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2012 | SP | 16.77 | - | Apr 1, 2012 | ↑ | Port Harcourt (NGR) |
| 2012 | DT | 52.30 | - | Jun 23, 2012 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2012 | JT | 69.58 | - | Jul 1, 2012 | ↑ | Porto Novo (BEN) |
| 2011 | SP | 15.96 | - | Aug 6, 2011 | ↑ | Kumasi (GHA) |
| 2011 | DT | 51.33 | - | May 21, 2011 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2011 | JT | 66.17 | - | Jun 23, 2011 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2010 | SP | 15.69 | - | Jun 24, 2010 | ↑ | Calabar (NGR) |
| 2010 | DT | 51.18 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | ↑ | Owerri (NGR) |
| 2010 | JT | 67.69 | - | May 1, 2010 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2009 | SP | 16.51 | - | Jun 25, 2009 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2009 | DT | 49.71 | - | Jul 25, 2009 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2009 | JT | 69.78 | - | Jul 18, 2009 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2008 | SP | 15.92 | - | Jul 2, 2008 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2008 | DT | 50.72 | - | Jul 2, 2008 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2008 | JT | 72.53 | - | May 3, 2008 | ↑ | Addis Ababa (ETH) |
| 2007 | DT | 53.51 | - | Jul 18, 2007 | ↑ | Algiers (ALG) |
| 2007 | JT | 67.96 | - | May 17, 2007 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2006 | SP | 16.02 | - | Feb 9, 2006 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2006 | DT | 51.14 | - | Feb 10, 2006 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2006 | JT | 62.33 | - | Feb 9, 2006 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2003 | SP | 16.88= | - | May 24, 2003 | ↑ | Enugu (NGR) |
| 2003 | DT | 52.94 | - | Jul 18, 2003 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2003 | JT | 63.06 | - | Jul 17, 2003 | ↑ | Abuja (NGR) |
| 2002 | SP | 16.88 | - | Jun 19, 2002 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2002 | DT | 51.12 | - | Jun 21, 2002 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 2002 | JT | 63.83 | - | Jun 22, 2002 | ↑ | Lagos (NGR) |
| 1999 | JT | 66.56 | - | Sep 18, 1999 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
2024
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 44.05 | - | Jun 18 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
DT | 44.05 | - | Jun 16 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
JT | 62.33 | - | Feb 19 | Africa Games National Trials, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
JT | 62.33 | - | Feb 17 | Africa Games National Trials, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
DT | 43.46 | - | Feb 17 | Africa Games National Trials, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
JT | 60.21 | - | Feb 3 | Pre-Africa Games Meet, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja |
2023
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 62.18 | - | Jun 24 | Final Golden League, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo |
JT | 60.55 | - | Jun 15 | 2nd AFN Golden League, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
DT | 44.01 | - | Jun 14 | 2nd AFN Golden League, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
JT | 60.55 | - | Jun 14 | 2nd AFN Golden League, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
2022
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 46.44 | - | Dec 9 | 21st National Sports Festival, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
JT | 63.07 | - | Jun 26 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
DT | 47.14 | - | Jun 24 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
JT | 63.07 | - | Jun 24 | Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
2021
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 60.28 | - | Jun 19 | Nigerian Trials, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
JT | 60.28 | - | Jun 18 | Nigerian Trials, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos |
JT | 65.86 | - | Apr 12 | 20th National Sports Festival, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
SP | 14.51 | - | Apr 11 | 20th National Sports Festival, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
2019
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 65.80 | - | Jul 27 | Nigerian Championships, Kaduna |
DT | 49.01 | - | Jul 25 | Nigerian Championships, Kaduna |
JT | 65.80 | - | Jul 25 | Nigerian Championships, Kaduna |
DT | 48.11 | - | Jun 26 | African Games Trials, Abuja |
2018
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 49.51 | - | Dec 13 | Abuja Nigeria Sports Festival, Abuja |
JT | 66.16 | - | Dec 12 | Abuja Nigeria Sports Festival, Abuja |
JT | 68.63 | - | Feb 16 | Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja |
DT | 52.41 | - | Feb 14 | Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja |
DT | 49.12 | - | Jan 28 | Port Harcourt AFN Golden League Meeting, Port Harcourt |
SP | 14.99 | - | Jan 28 | Port Harcourt AFN Golden League Meeting, Port Harcourt |
2017
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 48.50 | - | Dec 8 | Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja |
JT | 66.32 | - | Dec 7 | Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja |
SP | 13.03 | - | Dec 7 | Abuja Commonwealth Games Trial, Abuja |
JT | 64.72 | - | Dec 2 | Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna |
DT | 45.57 | - | Dec 1 | Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna |
DT | 50.67 | - | Jul 15 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
JT | 64.49 | - | Jul 13 | Nigerian Championships, Abuja |
SP | 15.73 | - | Jun 3 | Abuja AFN/Dynamic Sporting Solutions Meet, Abuja |
2016
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 64.87 | - | Jul 9 | Sapele CAA Grand Prix, Sapele |
JT | 65.35 | - | Jul 7 | Nigerian Championships, Sapele |
DT | 50.13 | - | Jul 7 | Nigerian Championships, Sapele |
SP | 14.90 | - | May 14 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
DT | 49.60 | - | May 14 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
JT | 63.60 | - | May 14 | Abuja AFN Golden League, Abuja |
2015
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 48.49 | - | Jul 30 | Nigerian Championships, Warri |
SP | 16.14 | - | Jul 30 | Nigerian Championships, Warri |
JT | 65.36 | - | Jul 30 | Nigerian Championships, Warri |
JT | 67.32 | - | Jul 24 | Warri Relays, Warri |
JT | 64.24 | - | Jun 27 | Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna |
DT | 51.76 | - | Jun 27 | Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna |
SP | 16.54 | - | Jun 27 | Kaduna AFN Golden League, Kaduna |
JT | 66.55 | - | Jun 11 | Onitsha AFN Golden League, Onitsha |
Honours
Nigerian Championships
Javelin Throw
Nigerian Championships
Shot Put
Nigerian Championships
Javelin Throw
Nigerian Championships
Discus Throw
Porto Novo African Championships
Shot Put
Porto Novo African Championships
Javelin Throw
Nigerian Championships
Discus Throw
Nigerian Championships
Shot Put
Maputo All-Africa Games
Javelin Throw
Maputo All-Africa Games
Discus Throw
Nigerian Championships
Shot Put
Nigerian Championships
Shot Put
Nigerian Championships
Javelin Throw
Addis Abeba African Championships
Javelin Throw
Addis Abeba African Championships
Shot Put
Nigerian Championships
Shot Put
Nigerian Championships
Discus Throw
Nigerian Championships
Javelin Throw
Nigerian Championships
Javelin Throw
Algiers All-African Games
Discus Throw
Algiers All-African Games
Javelin Throw
Nigerian Championships
Discus Throw
Nigerian Championships
Shot Put
Johannesburg All-Africa Games
Javelin Throw
Frequently asked questions
What is Kenechukwu Ezeofor's Javelin Throw personal best?
Kenechukwu Ezeofor's Javelin Throw personal best is 72.53, set on May 3, 2008 in Addis Ababa (ETH).
Which events does Kenechukwu Ezeofor compete in?
Kenechukwu Ezeofor competes in the Javelin Throw and Discus Throw.
How did Kenechukwu Ezeofor perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 62.33, set on Feb 19, 2024 in Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba (NGR). Last competition: Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Jun 18, 2024, 44.05.