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Amber Simpson
GBRWomenBirth dateJan 3, 1999
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Amber Simpson (born 3 January 1999) is a Welsh hammer thrower.
The Welsh national record holder, she finished fifth at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Key facts
Age
27 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: Hammer Throw 70.21 (#185 all-time), 2026 season best 68.68 (Apr 18, 2026, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA)) · Last competition: XXIII Commonwealth Games, Jul 27, 2026, 59.14 · 27 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HT | 68.68 | - | Apr 18, 2026 | ↓ | Mt. SAC Relays |
| 2025 | HT | 67.71 | - | May 2, 2025 | ↓ | Gary Wieneke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL |
| 2024 | weight-throw | 22.01 | - | Feb 3, 2024 | ↓ | Meyo Invitational |
| 2024 | HT | 70.21 | - | Apr 13, 2024 | ↓ | Gary Wieneke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL |
| 2023 | weight-throw | 21.06 | - | Feb 24, 2023 | ↓ | American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | HT | 67.11 | - | Apr 21, 2023 | ↓ | Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 2022 | DT | 38.42 | - | Jul 10, 2022 | ↓ | Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Track, Salford (GBR) |
| 2022 | HT | 66.52 | - | Aug 6, 2022 | ↓ | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
| 2021 | weight-throw | 19.75 | - | Feb 12, 2021 | ↓ | - |
| 2021 | DT | 41.35 | - | Apr 10, 2021 | ↓ | Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA) |
| 2021 | HT | 64.65 | - | Apr 16, 2021 | ↓ | Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2020 | weight-throw | 20.21 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | weight-throw | 19.22 | - | Feb 22, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | HT | 61.03 | - | Mar 29, 2019 | ↓ | Cape Girardeau, MO (USA) |
| 2018 | weight-throw | 17.98 | - | Dec 1, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | HT | 56.95 | - | May 20, 2018 | ↓ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2017 | DT | 37.32 | - | Jun 10, 2017 | ↓ | Cardiff (GBR) |
| 2017 | HT | 56.43 | - | Jun 10, 2017 | ↓ | Cardiff (GBR) |
| 2016 | HT | 52.07 | - | Jul 24, 2016 | ↓ | Connah's Quay (GBR) |
| 2016 | HammerThro | 55.55 | - | Aug 6, 2016 | ↓ | Swansea (GBR) |
| 2015 | HT | 46.46 | - | Aug 15, 2015 | ↓ | Newport (GBR) |
| 2015 | HammerThro | 52.29 | - | Aug 25, 2015 | ↓ | Stretford (GBR) |
2026
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 59.14 | - | Jul 27 | XXIII Commonwealth Games |
HT | 68.68 | - | Apr 18 | Mt. SAC Relays |
HT | 68.16 | - | Apr 11 | Illini Deca-Jam |
2025
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 65.64 | - | Aug 3 | UK Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
HT | 65.64 | - | Aug 2 | UK Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
HT | 67.11 | - | Jun 28 | Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID |
HT | 65.64 | - | Jun 28 | Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID |
HT | 67.11 | - | Jun 26 | Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID |
HT | 67.71 | - | May 2 | Gary Wieneke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL |
HT | 65.39 | - | Apr 26 | Fighting Illini Twilight |
HT | 67.29 | - | Mar 16 | European Throwing Cup, GPS Stadium, Nicosia |
HT | 67.29 | - | Mar 15 | European Throwing Cup, GPS Stadium, Nicosia |
2024
16 performances2023
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 66.16 | - | Aug 6 | Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria |
HT | 64.27 | - | Aug 5 | XXIX International Throwing Meeting, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria |
HT | 64.74 | - | Jul 8 | UK Championships, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester |
HT | 63.98 | - | Jun 25 | Welsh Senior & U15 T&F Championships |
HT | 63.98 | - | Jun 24 | Welsh Senior & U15 T&F Championships |
HT | 59.24 | - | Jun 8 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX |
HT | 59.24 | - | Jun 7 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX |
HT | 66.02 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
HT | NM | - | May 14 | American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
HT | 67.11 | - | Apr 21 | Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL |
HT | 65.16 | - | Apr 7 | Joe Walker Invitational |
HT | 63.52 | - | Mar 25 | Ole Miss Classic |
HT | 63.52 | - | Mar 24 | Ole Miss Classic |
weight-throw | 21.06 | - | Feb 24 | American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
2022
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 66.52 | - | Aug 6 | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
HT | 65.67 | - | Aug 4 | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
HT | 63.90 | - | Jul 10 | Northern League - West 2S, Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Track, Salford |
DT | 38.42 | - | Jul 10 | Northern League - West 2S, Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Track, Salford |
HT | 60.97 | - | Jun 26 | Müller UK Athletics Championships, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester |
HT | 60.97 | - | Jun 25 | Müller UK Athletics Championships, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester |
HT | 61.96 | - | Jun 12 | Welsh Senior & U15 Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff |
HT | 62.71 | - | Jun 5 | 18. Int. Sparkassen Hammerwurf-Meeting 2022, Betty Heidler Arena, Fränkisch-Crumbach |
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Honours
5
2022XXII Commonwealth Games
Hammer Throw
5
2022XXII Commonwealth Games
Hammer Throw
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Amber Simpson's Hammer Throw personal best?
Amber Simpson's Hammer Throw personal best is 70.21, set on Apr 13, 2024 in Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA), #185 on the all-time list.
Which events does Amber Simpson compete in?
Amber Simpson competes in the Hammer Throw.
How did Amber Simpson perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 68.68, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA). Last competition: XXIII Commonwealth Games on Jul 27, 2026, 59.14.