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 (age 32)
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Sport
CountryPapua New Guinea
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best49.18 m (2019)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Papua New Guinea
Oceania Championships
Silver medal – second place 2017 Suva Javelin throw
Silver medal – second place 2024 Suva Javelin throw
Pacific Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Apia Javelin throw
Gold medal – first place 2023 Honiara Javelin throw
Pacific Mini Games
Silver medal – second place 2017 Port Vila Javelin throw
Silver medal – second place 2022 Saipan Javelin throw
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Port Vila Hammer 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

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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

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  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.