Oneitha “Neni” Davis (1991) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Oneitha “Neni” Davis

Induction:
1991
Class:
1982

One of the greatest throwers in St. John's women's track & field history, “Neni” Lewis, formerly Davis, was the indoor and outdoor shot put school-record holder at the time of her induction. As a senior in 1981-82, Lewis earned AIAW All-American accolades and became the first St. John's women's varsity athlete to appear in an international track competition, when she represented the United States at the World University games in Bucharest, Romania. Lewis participated in both the NCAA Championships and U.S. Olympic Trials and returned to her alma mater as an assistant coach for two years starting in 1983. Continuing to compete as a masters athlete, Lewis set two new world records and two new U.S. records at the 2010 USA Masters Throws Championships, setting world records in the throws pentathlon and 16-pound weight throw and U.S. marks in the 25-pound super weight throw and the ultraweight pentathlon.