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Nikki Okwelogu

Nikki Okwelogu

NGRNGRWomen
Birth dateMay 5, 1995
Height-
Weight-

Nikki Okwelogu is a Nigeria thrower, born on May 5, 1995. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.

Her personal bests include 17.91 in the SP, 56.75 in the DT and 51.70 in the HT. She has earned 5 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
Shot Put
17.91
#428 all-time
Discus Throw
56.75
2017 season best
16.84
Jan 29, 2017 · New Haven, CT (USA) (i)
2017 season best
Age
31 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 17.91 (#428 all-time), Discus Throw 56.75, 2017 season best 16.84 (Jan 29, 2017, New Haven, CT (USA) (i)) · 31 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
SP
16.84-Jan 29, 2017
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New Haven, CT (USA) (i)
2017
weight-throw
17.73-Feb 25, 2017--
2017
HT
51.70-Apr 21, 2017-Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2017
DT
55.56-May 26, 2017
↓
Lexington, KY (USA)
2016
SP
17.91-May 28, 2016
↓
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2016
DT
56.75-Jun 24, 2016
↓
Durban (RSA)
2015
SP
17.32-May 10, 2015
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2015
DT
53.78-May 10, 2015
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2014
SP
16.05-May 31, 2014
↓
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2014
DT
53.31-Jun 19, 2014
↓
Calabar (NGR)
2013
SP
14.89-Apr 27, 2013
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
2013
DT
52.95-Jun 1, 2013
↓
Clovis, CA (USA)
2012
SP
14.21-Jun 2, 2012
↓
Clovis, CA (USA)
2012
DT
45.92-Apr 7, 2012
↓
Arcadia, CA (USA)
2011
SP
13.09-Jun 25, 2011
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
2011
DT
45.98-Jun 25, 2011
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)

2017

30 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
43.85-Jun 10Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
SP
15.54-May 27Lexington NCAA East Preliminary Round, Lexington, KY
DT
55.56-May 26Lexington NCAA East Preliminary Round, Lexington, KY
DT
52.55-May 7New Haven Ivy League Championships, New Haven, CT
SP
16.45-May 7New Haven Ivy League Championships, New Haven, CT
HT
49.85-May 6New Haven Ivy League Championships, New Haven, CT
DT
53.75-Apr 22Palo Alto Stanford Cardinal Classic, Palo Alto, CA
HT
51.70-Apr 21Palo Alto Stanford Cardinal Classic, Palo Alto, CA
SP
15.83-Apr 15Torrance Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events
DT
52.56-Apr 15Torrance Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Elite Event
HT
48.47-Apr 8New Haven OCYH Match, New Haven, CT
SP
15.63-Apr 8New Haven OCYH Match, New Haven, CT
DT
49.37-Apr 8New Haven OCYH Match, New Haven, CT
DT
53.80-Mar 18Houston TSU Relays, Houston, TX
DT
49.02-Mar 16Houston Cougar Spring Break Inv., Houston, TX
SP
15.82-Mar 16Houston Cougar Spring Break Inv., Houston, TX
HT
50.49-Mar 16Houston Cougar Spring Break Inv., Houston, TX
SP
16.13-Mar 10NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, College Station, TX (i)
SP
16.52-Feb 26New York Ivy League Indoor Championships, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw
17.73-Feb 25New York Ivy League Indoor Championships, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw
15.74-Feb 10Boston BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
SP
16.28-Feb 10Boston BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
weight-throw
16.29-Feb 3Cambridge Crimson Elite, Cambridge, MA (i)
SP
16.08-Feb 3Cambridge Crimson Elite, Cambridge, MA (i)
SP
16.84-Jan 29New Haven Harvard Yale Princeton, New Haven, CT (i)
weight-throw
15.97-Jan 29New Haven Harvard Yale Princeton, New Haven, CT (i)
weight-throw
16.17-Jan 21Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)
SP
15.93-Jan 21Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)
weight-throw
16.45-Jan 14Cambridge Harvard Multi Meet & Beantown Challenge, Cambridge, MA (i)
SP
15.71-Jan 14Cambridge Harvard Multi Meet & Beantown Challenge, Cambridge, MA (i)

2016

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.67-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
SP
16.67-Aug 12The XXXI Olympic Games
DT
52.93-Jul 8Nigerian Championships, Sapele
SP
16.17-Jul 7Nigerian Championships, Sapele
SP
17.07-Jun 26Durban African Championships, Durban
DT
56.75-Jun 24Durban African Championships, Durban
DT
53.90-Jun 11Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
SP
16.91-Jun 9Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
SP
17.91-May 28Jacksonville NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL
DT
54.75-May 27Jacksonville NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL
SP
17.16-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events
DT
55.08-Apr 23Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
SP
16.84-Apr 22Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
DT
52.07-Apr 16New Haven Harvard vs. Yale, New Haven, CT
SP
16.54-Apr 16New Haven Harvard vs. Yale, New Haven, CT
DT
54.69-Apr 9Coral Gables Miami Hurricane Alumni Invitational, Coral Gables, FL
SP
17.08-Apr 9Coral Gables Miami Hurricane Alumni Invitational, Coral Gables, FL
SP
17.08-Apr 8Coral Gables Miami Hurricane Alumni Invitational, Coral Gables, FL
DT
54.06-Mar 18Fort Worth TCU Invitational, Fort Worth, TX
SP
17.02-Mar 18Fort Worth TCU Invitational, Fort Worth, TX
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Honours

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Nigerian Championships

Discus Throw

2016
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Nigerian Championships

Shot Put

2016
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Durban African Championships

Discus Throw

2016
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Durban African Championships

Shot Put

2016
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Durban African Championships

Discus Throw

2016
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Durban African Championships

Shot Put

2016
4

Marrakesh African Championships

Shot Put

2014
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Nigerian Championships

Shot Put

2014
4

Marrakesh African Championships

Shot Put

2014
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Marrakesh African Championships

Discus Throw

2014
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Marrakesh African Championships

Discus Throw

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nikki Okwelogu's Shot Put personal best?

Nikki Okwelogu's Shot Put personal best is 17.91, set on May 28, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL (USA), #428 on the all-time list.

Which events does Nikki Okwelogu compete in?

Nikki Okwelogu competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Nikki Okwelogu perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 16.84, set on Jan 29, 2017 in New Haven, CT (USA) (i).