Nora Monie
Monie at the 2023 African Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nora Atim Monie |
| Nationality | Cameroonian |
| Born | 4 June 1997 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus throw |
Medal record | |
Nora Atim Monie (born 4 June 1997) is a Cameroonian athlete specializing in discus throw. She is a medalist at the African Games, African Championships, and Islamic Solidarity Games.
Early life and education
Monie was born to Paul and Claudia Monie. She attended Sharyland High School in Mission, Texas, where she was a track and field athete.[1] During her senior year she was a regional champion in discus throw with a throw of 136.8 feet (41.7 m), and advanced to the state championship.[2] At the UIL State Track and Field Championship, she was the winner in discus throw with a throw of 141.8 feet (43.2 m).[3]
She then attended the University of Houston where she was a member of the track and field team.[1]
Career
Monie competed at the 2022 African Championships and won a silver medal in discus throw with a throw of 54.44 metres (178.6 ft).[4][5] She then competed at the 2023 African Games and won a bronze medal in discus throw with a throw of 56.11 metres (184.1 ft).[6]
In July 2025, she set a national record for Cameroon in discus throw with a distance of 61.33 metres (201.2 ft). In November 2025, she competed at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games and won a gold medal in the discus throw with an Islamic Solidarity Games record throw of 57.04 metres (187.1 ft).[7]
References
- ^ a b "Nora Monie". uhcougars.com. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Nora Monie and G.J. Reyna advance to state". progresstimes.net. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Pioneer High's Nora Monie best in state". progresstimes.net. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Nora Monie Atim : Cameroon's Best Discus Thrower". Cameroon Tribune. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ Onana, Bertin (12 June 2022). "Cameroun : Nora Monie Atim en argent au championnat d'Afrique d'athlétisme". Journaldu Cameroun (in French). Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Ese Brume Retains Long Jump Gold, Amaechi Upsets Onyekwere in Discus". This Day. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Cameroon's Monie upsets Nigerian favourites for Discus gold at Islamic Solidarity Games". pulsesports.ng. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.