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Samuel Kure

Samuel Kure

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Birth dateDec 20, 1993
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Samuel Kure is a Nigeria thrower, born on December 20, 1993. He competes primarily in the SP and JT.

His personal bests include 13.34 in the SP and 79.72 in the JT. He has earned 4 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
79.72
#801 all-time
2026 season best
79.72
Mar 2, 2026 · Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR)
2026 season best
Last competition
African Athletics Championships
May 17, 2026 · 75.54
African Athletics Championships
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Javelin Throw 79.72 (#801 all-time), 2026 season best 79.72 (Mar 2, 2026, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 17, 2026, 75.54 · 32 years old

PB

Personal bests

13.34
79.72
#801 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
JT
79.72-Mar 2, 2026
↓
1st AFN Golden League
2025
JT
76.79-Aug 2, 2025
↓
Nigerian Championships
2024
JT
77.45-Feb 19, 2024
↓
Africa Games National Trials, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
2023
JT
75.41-Jul 14, 2023
↓
Lagos Athletics Series League Finals
2022
JT
74.64-Jun 26, 2022
↓
Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
2021
JT
74.69-Jan 30, 2021
↓
FUTA, Akure (NGR)
2020
JT
70.62-Mar 14, 2020
↓
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR)
2019
JT
77.17-Jun 16, 2019
↓
Lagos (NGR)
2018
JT
75.69-Aug 5, 2018
↓
African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
2017
SP
12.15-Dec 7, 2017
↑
Abuja (NGR)
2017
JT
71.24-Jul 13, 2017
↓
Abuja (NGR)
2016
SP
13.34-May 31, 2016
↑
Shagamu (NGR)
2016
JT
72.25-Jun 6, 2016
↓
Akure (NGR)
2015
JT
70.94-Mar 14, 2015
↓
Abuja (NGR)
2014
JT
66.85-May 24, 2014
↓
Akure (NGR)
2013
JT
67.12-Jun 20, 2013
↓
Calabar (NGR)

2026

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.54-May 17African Athletics Championships
JT
79.39-Apr 15MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
JT
77.50-Mar 6MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics
JT
77.50-Mar 5MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics
JT
79.72-Mar 21st AFN Golden League

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
69.12-Dec 721st National Sports Festival, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
JT
74.64-Jun 26Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
JT
74.64-Jun 24Nigerian Championships, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
JT
67.04-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
JT
68.20-May 133rd AFN All Comers, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja
JT
72.76-Apr 292nd AFN All Comers, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
72.37-Jun 19Nigerian Trials, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos
JT
72.37-Jun 18Nigerian Trials, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos
JT
71.11-Apr 1220th National Sports Festival, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
JT
73.80-Mar 313rd MoC Grand Prix, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos
JT
72.17-Mar 132nd All Comers Meet, FUTA, Akure
JT
74.69-Jan 30All Comers meet, FUTA, Akure

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
72.32-Nov 6Okowa Covid-19 Resumption Meet, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
JT
70.62-Mar 14Test the Track Competition, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
69.55-Aug 30African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
JT
69.55-Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
JT
74.33-Jul 27Nigerian Championships, Kaduna
JT
74.33-Jul 25Nigerian Championships, Kaduna
JT
77.17-Jun 162nd MoC Grand Prix, Lagos

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
70.24-Dec 12Abuja Nigeria Sports Festival, Abuja
JT
75.69-Aug 5African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
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Honours

4

African Athletics Championships

Javelin Throw

2026
🥇

Nigerian Championships

Javelin Throw

2025
5

African Games

Javelin Throw

2024
5

African Athletics Championships

Javelin Throw

2024
5

African Athletics Championships

Javelin Throw

2024
8

African Athletics Championships

Javelin Throw

2022
8

African Athletics Championships

Javelin Throw

2022
🥇

Nigerian Championships

Javelin Throw

2019
🥉

African Championships

Javelin Throw

2018
🥉

African Championships

Javelin Throw

2018
🥇

Nigerian Championships

Javelin Throw

2017
🥇

Nigerian Championships

Javelin Throw

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samuel Kure's Javelin Throw personal best?

Samuel Kure's Javelin Throw personal best is 79.72, set on Mar 2, 2026 in Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR), #801 on the all-time list.

Which events does Samuel Kure compete in?

Samuel Kure competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Samuel Kure perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 79.72, set on Mar 2, 2026 in Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 17, 2026, 75.54.