Sharon Toako

Sharon Toako (born 12 October 1992) is a Papua New Guinean track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw.[1] She won gold at the 2019 Pacific Games with a throw of 47.13 meters.[2] Her personal best of 49.18 m set in 2019 is the current Papua New Guinean national record.[3][4]

Sharon Toako
Personal information
Birth nameSharon Toako
NationalityPapua New Guinean
Born (1992-10-12) 12 October 1992
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Sport
CountryPapua New Guinea
SportAthletics
Event(s)Javelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)49.18 m (2019)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Papua New Guinea
Pacific Games
Gold medal – first place2019 ApiaJavelin throw
Pacific Mini Games
Silver medal – second place2017 Port VilaJavelin throw
Silver medal – second place2022 SaipanJavelin throw
Bronze medal – third place2017 Port VilaHammer throw
Oceania Championships
Silver medal – second place2017 SuvaJavelin throw

Toako is a 6-time national champion for Papua New Guinea. She holds 4 national record marks namely for the javelin throw, discus throw, shot put (indoor), and weight throw (indoor).

Personal life

Toako was a student-athlete at the New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico from 2017 to 2019.[5] She graduated in 2020 with a Science degree majoring in forestry.[6]

References
  1. Sharon Toako at World Athletics
  2. "PNG's Toako impresses in women's javelin victory". Samoa 2019. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  3. "NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships - Women's javelin". TFRRS. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  4. "Outstanding performance by ENB athletes at national c'ships". Post-Courier. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  5. "Sharon Toako - NMHUathletics Profile". nmhuathletics. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  6. "Toako sets new record". The National. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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