Lawrence Okoye
United KingdomActive- Born
- Oct 6, 1991 (35 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw
Lawrence Okoye is a United Kingdom thrower, born on October 6, 1991. He competes primarily in the DT and DiscusThro.
His personal bests include 71.88 in the DT and 63.92 in the DiscusThro. He has earned 8 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · Discus Throw71.88
2026 season best71.88Apr 11, 2026 · Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
National record71.88Discus Throw
Last competitionPrefontaine ClassicJul 3, 2026 · 65.25
As of Oct 28, 2026: Discus Throw 71.88 (#27 all-time), 2026 season best 71.88 (Apr 11, 2026, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA)) · Last competition: Prefontaine Classic, Jul 3, 2026, 65.25 · National record (Discus Throw) · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DT | 71.88 | – | Apr 11, 2026 | Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational |
| 2025 | DT | 70.76 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events |
| 2024 | DT | 67.05 | – | Sep 8, 2024 | Boris Hanžeković Memorial, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb |
| 2023 | DT | 66.15 | – | Apr 15, 2023 | Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event |
| 2022 | DT | 67.14 | – | Aug 19, 2022 | European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
| 2021 | DT | 67.13 | – | Jun 11, 2021 | Södertälje IP, Södertälje (SWE) |
| 2020 | DT | 65.15 | – | Jul 22, 2020 | Wurfanlage des SC Magdeburg, Magdeburg (GER) |
| 2019 | DT | 60.80 | – | Jul 21, 2019 | Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |