Age, Biography and Wiki
Lawrence Okoye was born on 6 October, 1991 in Croydon, London, England, is a British discus thrower and American football player (born 1991). Discover Lawrence Okoye's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 32 years old?
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| Age |
32 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
6 October 1991 |
| Birthday |
6 October |
| Birthplace |
Croydon, London, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous thrower with the age 32 years old group.
Lawrence Okoye Height, Weight & Measurements
At 32 years old, Lawrence Okoye height is 197 cm and Weight 127 kg.
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197 cm |
| Weight |
127 kg |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Lawrence Okoye's Wife?
His wife is Philippa Okoye (m. 2014)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Philippa Okoye (m. 2014) |
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Not Available |
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Lawrence Okoye Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lawrence Okoye worth at the age of 32 years old? Lawrence Okoye’s income source is mostly from being a successful thrower. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Lawrence Okoye's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
thrower |
Lawrence Okoye Social Network
Timeline
Lawrence Okoye (born 6 October 1991) is a British track and field athlete and former American football defensive tackle.
He is the British record holder in the discus event.
Okoye became the first ever British athlete to win a medal in Discus at a European Championships during Munich 2022.
He has also played rugby union.
Born in Croydon in South London to Nigerian parents, Okoye was educated at St Mary's Roman Catholic Junior School, a voluntary aided Roman Catholic state primary school in Croydon, followed by Whitgift School, an independent school for boys, also in Croydon.
Okoye is an honorary member of the St Peter's College JCR, and has an offer from the University of Oxford to study law which he is keen to take up in the future.
He played rugby union as a winger for Whitgift School playing in the Daily Mail Schools Rugby Under 18 final at Twickenham in 2010, and was also a member of the academy teams of both London Irish and London Wasps.
Okoye began training full-time in the discus in September 2010 after a promising career as a junior rugby union player.
In his first international outing he came sixth in the discus throw at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics.
He won a gold medal at the 2011 European Athletics U23 Championships in July 2011 at the age of 19.
Later on that season, Okoye threw a new British record of 67.63m at the McCain Jumps & Throws Fest.
He then bettered that mark with another British record of 68.24m at the Hallesche Werfertage meeting in May 2012.
In the 2012 Summer Olympics, Okoye competed in the discus, reaching the final with a throw of 65.28m.
In the final, he finished in twelfth place with a throw of 61.03m.
After the competition, he expressed disappointment with his placing in the final.
This was his first competition since 2012.
In March 2013, Okoye announced his intentions to play in the National Football League, despite having never played American football at school or university; he stated that five NFL teams expressed interest in him, and planned to sign after the 2013 NFL Draft.
At the NFL Super Regional Combine, Okoye ran the 40-yard dash in 4.78 seconds, while scoring 36 inches on the vertical jump and 10 feet, 7 inches on the broad jump.
Okoye was signed on 27 April by the San Francisco 49ers.
On 27 August 2013, Okoye was placed on Injured Reserve after sustaining an injury in the pre-season.
Lawrence married Philippa Okoye in August 2014, however, the pair separated in 2017.
On 31 August 2014, the 49ers announced that Okoye was added to the practice squad.
On 31 August 2015, Okoye was waived in order for the 49ers to make the 53-man roster.
On 7 September 2015, Arizona Cardinals signed Okoye to their practice squad.
On 21 October 2015, the Cardinals released Okoye from their practice squad.
Head coach Bruce Arians said that a leading reason for Okoye's release was because Okoye parked his car in Arians' parking spot at team facilities.
On 13 November 2015, New York Jets signed Okoye to their practice squad.
Okoye signed a reserve/future contract on 11 January 2016.
The Jets released Okoye on 1 June 2016.
Cowboys signed Okoye on 8 June 2016, but he was released on 3 September 2016 during final roster cuts.
On 23 November 2016, Okoye was signed to the Bears' practice squad.
On 12 January 2017, Okoye signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins.
He was waived on 2 September 2017.
On 18 September 2017, Okoye signed to the practice squad of Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
Okoye was arrested on 6 February 2019 as part of a reverse prostitution sting in Shelby County, Alabama, four days before the kickoff of the Birmingham Iron's inaugural season.
The charges were later dropped.
After leaving American football, Okoye competed in the 2019 Anniversary Games.
His best result of 2019 was 60.80 m at the Olympic Stadium on 21 July 2019.
In 2020, his season best was 65.15 m in Magdeburg and in 2021, 65.56 m in Winchester before he won the discus event at 2021 European Athletics Team Championships.
In 2022 he won the Silver medal in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and Bronze in the European Championships in Munich.
