About Adewale Olukoju
Born 1968. Adewale Olukoju is a Nigerian athletics competitor.
Adewale Oluson Olukoju (born 27 July 1968) is a Nigerian athlete who competed in discus throw and shot put. He was very prominent in African athletics in the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning four gold medals in total at the All-Africa Games.
His personal best discus throw is 67.80 metres, which he achieved in May 1991. Olukoju is married to sprinter Fatima Yusuf.
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Who is Adewale Olukoju?
Nigerian discus thrower and shot putter
When was Adewale Olukoju born?
Adewale Olukoju was born on 27 July 1968 in Zaria.
What is Adewale Olukoju's occupation?
Adewale Olukoju is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Adewale Olukoju?
Adewale Olukoju is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adewale Olukoju. https://biography.guide/adewale-olukoju/
MLA: "Adewale Olukoju." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/adewale-olukoju/.
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