Nigerian discus thrower Chioma Onyekwere put up a solid performance at the Oklahoma Throws Series held in Ramona, finishing third in the women’s discus throw event with a best mark of 58.09m.
The competition, which featured top-tier international athletes, was won by Canada’s Julia Tunks who threw an impressive 62.95m to take the top spot. France’s seasoned thrower Melina Robert-Michon secured second place with a mark of 60.66m, edging past Onyekwere in a tightly contested showdown.
Onyekwere, who has consistently been one of Nigeria’s leading field athletes, continues to show strong form as she builds momentum towards future championships. Her third-place finish in Ramona adds to a growing list of international appearances as she remains focused on pushing beyond her personal best and raising the Nigerian flag high on the global stage.
The Oklahoma Throws Series is known for attracting elite talents in the field events, and this edition proved no different with world-class marks recorded by all podium finishers. Onyekwere’s performance reflects her resilience and determination to stay competitive among the world’s best
