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.
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 | |
Early life and education
editMonie 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
editMonie 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
edit- 1 2 "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.