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Balázs Kiss

Balázs Kiss

HUNHUNMen
Birth dateMar 21, 1972
BirthplaceVeszprém
Height1.88 m
Weight115 kg

Balázs Kiss is a Hungary thrower, born on March 21, 1972 in Veszprém. Standing 1.88 m and weighing 115 kg, He competes primarily in the HT.

His personal bests include 83.00 in the HT. He has earned 8 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
83.00
#21 all-time
2003 season best
77.46
May 10, 2003 · Osaka (JPN)
2003 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
54 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Hammer Throw 83.00 (#21 all-time), 2003 season best 77.46 (May 10, 2003, Osaka (JPN)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 54 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
HT
77.46-May 10, 2003
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Osaka (JPN)
2002
HT
80.78-Sep 16, 2002
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2001
HT
81.36-Jul 18, 2001
↓
Cottbus (GER)
2000
HT
79.22-Jul 30, 2000
↓
Hungarian Championships
1999
HT
80.87-Aug 14, 1999
↓
Veszprém (HUN)
1998
HT
83.00-Jun 4, 1998
↓
St-Denis (FRA)
1997
HT
82.90-Jul 10, 1997
↓
Veszprém (HUN)
1996
HT
81.76-Jul 10, 1996
↓
Nice (FRA)
1995
HT
82.56-Aug 23, 1995
↓
Veszprém (HUN)
1994
HT
77.74-Sep 3, 1994
↓
Veszprém (HUN)
1993
HT
77.18-Jul 22, 1993
↓
Veszprém (HUN)
1991
HT
70.66-Jun 29, 1991
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1989
HT
61.24-Jun 24, 1989
↓
Ostrava (TCH)

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
77.46-May 10Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
HT
76.15-May 3Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka

2002

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
79.12-Sep 28Budapest Hungarian Team Championships, Budapest
HT
80.78-Sep 16Yokohama Super Meet, Yokohama
HT
79.74-Sep 14Paris IAAF Grand Prix Final, Stade Charléty, Paris
HT
79.86-Sep 1Königs Wusterhausen
HT
78.15-Aug 18Poznan Zywiec Cup, Poznan
HT
80.17-Aug 7München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
HT
80.17-Aug 6München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
HT
79.32-Aug 6München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
HT
76.38-Jul 28Kuortane
HT
77.67-Jul 25Hungarian Championships
HT
80.46-Jul 17Nikiti Sithonia 2002 Int. Hammer Throw Meeting, Nikiti
HT
80.46-Jul 17-
HT
80.07-Jul 12-
HT
80.07-Jul 12Roma Golden Gala
HT
79.59-Jul 7Rethymno Vardinogianneia, Rethymno
HT
80.07-Jun 17-
HT
80.07-Jun 17Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
HT
79.64-Jun 10Athens Tsiklitiria, Athina
HT
78.12-Jun 8Sevilla Meeting Atletismo, Sevilla - GP I Events
HT
79.78-Jun 7Torino Primo Nebiolo Memorial, Torino - GP I Events
HT
77.54-May 31Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo - GP I Events
HT
80.12-May 15Doha Qatar Athletic Grand Prix, Doha
HT
75.07-May 11Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
HT
79.54-Apr 12Pretoria Engen Grand Prix, Pretoria - GP I Events

2001

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
78.35-Sep 15Yokohama Super Meet, Yokohama
HT
79.51-Sep 7Goodwill Games, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane
HT
79.51-Sep 4Goodwill Games, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane
HT
76.02-Aug 28Königs Wusterhausen
HT
78.17-Aug 22Thessaloniki Olympic Meeting, Thessaloniki
HT
79.75-Aug 5IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
HT
79.60-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
HT
79.60-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
HT
79.75-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
HT
81.36-Jul 18Cottbus Internationales Lausitzer Meeting, Cottbus
HT
80.05-Jul 14Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia
HT
78.94-Jul 7Veszprém Balaton Championships, Veszprém
HT
80.36-Jul 4Veszprém
HT
77.55-Jun 29Roma Golden Gala
HT
74.14-Jun 17Janusz Kusociński Memorial, Warszawa
HT
78.12-Jun 8Poznan Zywiec SA Cup, Poznan
HT
78.12-Jun 6Milano Notturna di Milano, Milano
HT
75.84-May 12Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
79.22-Jul 30Hungarian Championships
HT
77.43-Jul 22Budapest MAL Cup (GP I Events), Budapest - GP I Events
HT
74.05-Jul 7Nice Nikaia, Nice
HT
78.52-Jul 3Zagreb Meeting 2000, Zagreb - GP I Events
HT
76.60-Jun 10Torino Nebiolo Day International (GP I Events), Torino - GP I Events
HT
75.49-May 28Hengelo Adrian Paulen Memorial (GP I Events), FBK Stadium, Hengelo - GP I Events
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Honours

4

München European Championships

Hammer Throw

2002
4

München European Championships

Hammer Throw

2002
🥉

Paris IAAF Grand Prix Final

Hammer Throw

2002
6

IAAF World Championships

Hammer Throw

2001
🥇

Hungarian Championships

Hammer Throw

2000
🥈

Budapest European Championships

Hammer Throw

1998
🥈

Moskva IAAF Grand Prix Final

Hammer Throw

1998
🥇

Hungarian Championships

Hammer Throw

1998
🥈

Budapest European Championships

Hammer Throw

1998
4

IAAF World Championships

Hammer Throw

1997
🥇

Catania Universiade

Hammer Throw

1997
🥇

The XXVI Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1996
🥇

Eugene NCAA Championships

Hammer Throw

1996
🥇

Knoxville NCAA Championships

Hammer Throw

1995
🥇

Hungarian Championships

Hammer Throw

1995
4

IAAF World Championships

Hammer Throw

1995
🥇

Fukuoka Universiade

Hammer Throw

1995
🥈

Buffalo Universiade

Hammer Throw

1993
🥉

European Junior Championships

Hammer Throw

1991
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Balázs Kiss's Hammer Throw personal best?

Balázs Kiss's Hammer Throw personal best is 83.00, set on Jun 4, 1998 in St-Denis (FRA), #21 on the all-time list.

Which events does Balázs Kiss compete in?

Balázs Kiss competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Balázs Kiss perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 77.46, set on May 10, 2003 in Osaka (JPN).

How many medals has Balázs Kiss won?

Balázs Kiss has won 1 Olympic Games medal.