Lieja Koeman-Tunks

NEDWomen

Birth dateMar 10, 1976

BirthplacePurmerend, Netherlands

Height1.83 m

Weight85 kg

Liesbeth ("Lieja") Jantina Koeman, formerly Lieja Tunks, (born 10 March 1976 in Purmerend, North Holland) is a shot putter, who represents Canada after switching from the Netherlands in 2006. Her personal best throw is 18.82 metres, achieved in June 2003 in Arnhem.

Key facts

Shot Put

18.82

#225 all-time

Discus Throw

58.93

2008 season best

17.63

Jun 14, 2008 · Leiden (NED)

2008 season best

Last competition

Canadian Championships

Jul 6, 2008 · 53.67

Canadian Championships

Age

50 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Shot Put 18.82 (#225 all-time), Discus Throw 58.93, 2008 season best 17.63 (Jun 14, 2008, Leiden (NED)) · Last competition: Canadian Championships, Jul 6, 2008, 53.67 · 50 years old

Personal bests

18.82

#225 all-time

58.93

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2008	SP	17.63	-	Jun 14, 2008	↓	Leiden (NED)
2008	DT	57.04	-	May 15, 2008	↓	Wailuku, HI (USA)
2007	SP	18.02	-	Jul 26, 2007	↓	London (CAN)
2007	DT	56.56	-	May 17, 2007	↓	Salinas, CA (USA)
2006	SP	16.63	-	Sep 9, 2006	↓	London (CAN)
2006	DT	47.53	-	Sep 9, 2006	↓	London (CAN)
2005	SP	18.59	-	Jul 3, 2005	↓	Stadskanaal (NED)
2005	DT	55.58	-	Jul 9, 2005	↓	Amsterdam (NED)
2004	SP	18.43	-	Jul 10, 2004	↓	Dutch Championships
2004	DT	54.79	-	Apr 21, 2004	↓	Huntigton (USA)
2003	SP	18.82	-	Jun 25, 2003	↓	Arnhem (NED)
2003	DT	56.59	-	Jun 25, 2003	↓	Arnhem (NED)
2002	SP	18.53	-	Mar 2, 2002	↓	European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
2002	DT	58.93	-	Apr 18, 2002	↓	Lancaster, CA (USA)
2001	SP	18.56	-	Jul 7, 2001	↓	Tilburg (NED)
2001	DT	56.38	-	Apr 22, 2001	↓	Walnut, CA (USA)
2000	SP	18.46	-	Feb 26, 2000	↓	European Indoor Championships
1999	SP	18.48	-	Jun 12, 1999	↓	Leiden (NED)
1999	DT	57.77	-	Jun 26, 1999	↓	Dutch Championships
1998	SP	18.01	-	Aug 18, 1998	↓	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1998	DT	58.17	-	Mar 22, 1998	↓	Amsterdam (NED)
1997	SP	17.06	-	Jul 6, 1997	↓	Dutch Championships
1997	DT	55.46	-	Jul 10, 1997	↓	Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
1996	SP	16.91	-	May 12, 1996	↓	Hoorn (NED)
1996	DT	55.38	-	Sep 8, 1996	↓	Eindhoven (NED)
1995	SP	15.84	-	Jul 28, 1995	↓	European Junior Championships
1995	DT	53.24	-	Jul 30, 1995	↓	European Junior Championships
1994	SP	15.33	-	Jul 20, 1994	↓	Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1994	DT	43.20	-	Jul 23, 1994	↓	Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)

2008

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	53.67	-	Jul 6	Canadian Championships
SP	16.98	-	Jul 5	Canadian Championships, Windsor
SP	17.31	-	Jun 18	Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
SP	17.63	-	Jun 14	Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
DT	53.92	-	May 21	Salinas Gary Shaw Big Throwers Classic, Salinas, CA
DT	57.04	-	May 15	Wailuku Maui International Discus Challenge, Wailuku, HI
DT	54.13	-	May 15	Wailuku Maui International Discus Challenge, Wailuku, HI
SP	16.97	-	May 10	Modesto California Invitational Relays, Modesto, CA
DT	56.30	-	May 8	Salinas Hartnell College Throwers Meet, Salinas, CA
SP	16.66	-	May 4	London Ontario Throw Series, London
DT	52.40	-	May 4	London Ontario Throw Series, London
DT	56.30	-	Apr 27	London Ontario Throw Series, London
DT	56.30	-	Apr 26	London Throws Series Meet, London
SP	17.03	-	Feb 3	Toronto Ontario Relay Indoor Championships, Toronto (i)

2007

25 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	53.46	-	Sep 30	London
SP	17.80	-	Sep 29	London
DT	54.52	-	Jul 26	London
SP	18.02	-	Jul 26	London
DT	54.57	-	Jul 18	London Throw Series Twilight, London
SP	17.57	-	Jul 18	London Throw Series Twilight, London
DT	54.91	-	Jul 15	Canadian Championships
SP	17.43	-	Jul 14	Canadian Championships, Windsor
DT	54.48	-	Jul 8	London Western Discus Challenge, London
DT	56.48	-	Jul 7	London HH PIB Throws Meet, London
SP	17.55	-	Jul 7	London HH PIB Throws Meet, London
SP	17.83	-	Jun 13	Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
DT	54.31	-	Jun 9	Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
SP	17.14	-	Jun 9	Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
DT	52.85	-	Jun 3	Amsterdam Dutch Club Championships, Amsterdam
SP	17.22	-	Jun 3	Amsterdam Dutch Club Championships, Amsterdam
DT	56.56	-	May 17	Salinas Discus Series, Salinas, CA
DT	55.59	-	May 16	Salinas Gary Shaw Big Throwers Classic, Salinas, CA
DT	55.84	-	May 6	London
SP	17.45	-	May 6	London
DT	51.28	-	Mar 31	Arlington Bobby Lane Invitational, Arlington, TX
SP	17.10	-	Mar 31	Arlington Bobby Lane Invitational, Arlington, TX
DT	54.01	-	Mar 24	Abilene Oliver Jackson Open, Abilene, TX
DT	50.18	-	Mar 17	Northridge Invitational, Northridge, CA
SP	16.57	-	Feb 15	Hamilton Indoor Games, Hamilton (i)

2006

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	47.53	-	Sep 9	London
SP	16.63	-	Sep 9	London
SP	15.82	-	Aug 26	London Forest City Open, London
DT	46.28	-	Aug 26	London Forest City Open, London
SP	15.06	-	Aug 5	Canadian Championships, Ottawa

2005

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
SP	17.13	-	Sep 4	Hilversum Arena Games, Hilversum
SP	17.21	-	Sep 3	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
SP	17.83	-	Aug 27	Utrecht Rob Druppers Meeting, Utrecht
DT	52.35	-	Aug 27	Utrecht Rob Druppers Meeting, Utrecht
SP	17.54	-	Aug 20	Breda Track Meeting, Breda
SP	17.83	-	Aug 13	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lieja Koeman-Tunks's Shot Put personal best?

Lieja Koeman-Tunks's Shot Put personal best is 18.82, set on Jun 25, 2003 in Arnhem (NED), #225 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lieja Koeman-Tunks compete in?

Lieja Koeman-Tunks competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Lieja Koeman-Tunks perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 17.63, set on Jun 14, 2008 in Leiden (NED). Last competition: Canadian Championships on Jul 6, 2008, 53.67.