Nigerian discus thrower Chioma Onyekwere made a powerful statement at the Oklahoma Throws Series in Ramona, landing a massive 64.12m effort—her best throw since breaking the African Record in 2023.
The 29-year-old Olympian finished second in a fiercely contested women’s Discus Throw event, just behind the Netherlands’ Alida van Daalen, who claimed victory with a 65.11m throw. Onyekwere’s 64.12m mark not only earned her a podium finish but also places her tantalizingly close to the automatic qualification standard for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
This performance marks a strong return to form for the former African champion, whose previous personal and continental best of 64.96m was set just last year. Her latest throw underlines her consistency at the top level and signals promising momentum ahead of the summer championship season.
With only a few centimeters standing between her and the World Championships auto mark, all eyes will be on Onyekwere in the coming meets as she looks to secure her spot in Tokyo and possibly reclaim the African record with another career-defining performance.
Chioma’s result further cements her status as one of Africa’s premier field athletes and a beacon of inspiration for the next generation of Nigerian throwers.
