Rhema Otabor
Rhema Otabor is a rising star in the world of women's javelin throw, currently competing for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. At just 22 years old, she has already made her mark by becoming the national record holder in the women’s javelin event, erasing a 24-year-old record previously held by Laverne Eve. In 2024, she made her Olympic debut, defended her NCAA DI javelin title, and was crowned both the national and Big Ten javelin champion. As she prepares for the 2025 outdoor season, Otabor is focused on further improving her performance and aiming for a spot at the World Outdoor Championships in Tokyo.
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Recent news mentions
Rhema Otabor picked up a third place finish in the javelin at the USATF Continental Championships.
Devynne Charlton lowers her national record in 100 hurdles
Bahamas· 2026-05-27
Rhema Otabor clinched a berth into the final of the women’s javelin.
WORLDS: ‘No medals. No problem’Bahamas· 2025-09-23
We have Rhema Otabor and Keyshawn Strachan, both javelin throwers who we expect to represent well.
Head coach Tito Moss pleased with Team BahamasBahamas· 2025-09-17
Rhema Otabor, depending on which group she is placed in.
How we have fared so far at the World OutdoorsBahamas· 2025-09-15
Rhema Otabor is an Olympic javelin thrower.
Three added to Worlds teamBahamas· 2025-09-01
Rhema Otabor, the national javelin record holder, won a bronze medal.
DOUBLE GOLD | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-08-18
Rhema Otabor won the Women’s Javelin with a throw of 54.38 meters.
Top athletes clash on our home soilBahamas· 2025-08-06
Otabor came up big as she won the women’s javelin at the Oklahoma Throws World Invitational.
Rhema Otabor victorious, Keyshawn breaks recordBahamas· 2025-04-14
Rhema Otabor, the national record holder for the women’s javelin event, is gearing up to have another successful outdoor season during her 2025 campaign at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
‘Eyes on the prize’: Olympian Rhema Otabor is looking forward to another successful seasonBahamas· 2025-02-27