Annette Echikunwoke is a professional Nigerian-American track and field athlete, specializing in hammer throw events. Born on July 29, 1996, Annette is all set to represent the United States in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. She qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the U.S. Olympic Trials with a season-best mark of 74.68m.
In 2020, Annette was all set to represent his parents’ home country Nigeria in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. However, she was disqualified due to the Nigerian Federation failing to arrange necessary drug tests, along with ten other Nigerian athletes. Annette is the first African, holding the record on hammer throw at 75.49 m.
Annette Echikunwoke Hammer Throw Distance
At the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, Annette Echikunwoke won her first national title in the hammer throw event with a distance of 74.68 meters. Annette Echikunwoke has showcased remarkable performance throughout her career in the hammer throw. In 2021 At the USATF Throws Fest, she achieved her personal best with a throw of 75.49 meters, which broke the national record.
In 2023, she threw the hammer at the distance of 75.00 meters at the USATF Throws Festival. Additionally, Annette recorded 73.93 meters at the Tucson Elite Classic in May 2021. Recently in May 2024, she reached 73.80 meters at the USATF Throws Festival. Annette has showcased consistency, leading to her selection in the 2024 Olympics.
Annette Echikunwoke Height
Annette stands at the height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m). She started her career in school and excelled at University of Cincinnati. She saw an outstanding NCAA career. Annette set an indoor record in the weight throw with a mark of 24.78 meters (81-03.75) in 2018. With this, she became second-best in NCAA history and an AAC all-time record. She also set a UC record in the shot put with a throw of 16.72 meters (54-10.25) in 2017.
In the same year, Annette achieved a UC record in the hammer throw with 63.91 meters and the shot put with 16.79 meters at the All-Ohio Championships. She also competes in the discus, with a personal best of 47.72 meters at the American Championships.
Annette Echikunwoke Age
Annette was born on July 29, 1996, and is 28 years old, as of July 2024. She was born to Nigerian parents in Pickerington North, Ohio, holding dual citizenship of America and Nigeria.
FAQ's On Annette Echikunwoke Hammer Throw Distance
A. She is 28 years old as of 2024. Annete was born on July 29, 1996.
A. Her career-best throw is 75.49m, set in 2021.
A. She holds dual citizenship of America and Nigeria.
