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Benjamin Ignacio Muñoz Melo

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Birth dateAug 9, 2005
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Benjamin Ignacio Muñoz Melo is a Chile thrower, born on August 9, 2005. He competes primarily in the SP, HT and ShotPut(6k.

His personal bests include 14.14 in the SP, 69.76 in the HT, 15.34 in the ShotPut(6k and 63.51 in the HammerThro. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Chile.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
69.76
2026 season best
69.76
May 16, 2026 · Pista Atlética Mario Recordón, Santiago de Chile (CHI)
2026 season best
Last competition
Pan American University Championships
Jul 30, 2026 · 69.05
Pan American University Championships
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 69.76, 2026 season best 69.76 (May 16, 2026, Pista Atlética Mario Recordón, Santiago de Chile (CHI)) · Last competition: Pan American University Championships, Jul 30, 2026, 69.05 · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

14.14
69.76
15.34
63.51

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
HT
69.76-May 16, 2026
↓
Chilean U23 Championships
2025
SP
14.14-Oct 6, 2025-Camp Nacional Universitario - Nacional FENAUDE, Pista Atlética Eliana Gaete Lazo, Santiago de Chile
2025
HT
67.04-Aug 20, 2025
↓
Pan American Junior Games
2024
ShotPut(6k
14.63-Apr 28, 2024
↑
Chilean U20 Championships, Pista Atlética Mario Recordón, Santiago de Chile
2024
HT
61.13-Oct 4, 2024
↓
Juegos Deportivos Nacionales, Pista Atlética Lázaro Escobar, Temuco
2024
HammerThro
71.03-Mar 16, 2024
↓
Segundo Evaluativo Araucana, Pista Atlética Lázaro Escobar, Temuco
2023
ShotPut(6k
15.34-Oct 14, 2023
↑
Campeonato Nacional de Lanzamientos, Parque Municipal, Valdivia
2023
HammerThro
60.40-Oct 14, 2023
↓
Campeonato Nacional de Lanzamientos, Parque Municipal, Valdivia
2022
HammerThro
60.29-Oct 1, 2022
↓
Los Angeles (CHI)
2021
HammerThro
57.84-Sep 4, 2021
↓
Puerto Montt (CHI)

2025

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
65.85-Nov 9Campeonato los Mejores de Chile, Pista Atlética Eliana Gaete Lazo, Santiago de Chile
HT
65.85-Nov 8Campeonato los Mejores de Chile, Pista Atlética Eliana Gaete Lazo, Santiago de Chile
HT
62.05-Oct 7Camp Nacional Universitario - Nacional FENAUDE, Pista Atlética Eliana Gaete Lazo, Santiago de Chile
SP
14.14-Oct 7Camp Nacional Universitario - Nacional FENAUDE, Pista Atlética Eliana Gaete Lazo, Santiago de Chile
SP
14.14-Oct 6Camp Nacional Universitario - Nacional FENAUDE, Pista Atlética Eliana Gaete Lazo, Santiago de Chile
HT
62.05-Oct 6Camp Nacional Universitario - Nacional FENAUDE, Pista Atlética Eliana Gaete Lazo, Santiago de Chile
HT
67.04-Aug 21Pan American Junior Games
HT
67.04-Aug 20Pan American Junior Games
HT
64.23-Jun 26Meeting Internacional Ciudad de Málaga
HT
65.67-Jun 20XXXVII Encuentro Atletismo Diputación de Cáceres
HT
65.29-Jun 821. Int. Sparkassen Hammerwurf-Meeting 2025, Betty Heidler Arena, Fränkisch-Crumbach
HT
65.29-Jun 721. Int. Sparkassen Hammerwurf-Meeting 2025, Betty Heidler Arena, Fränkisch-Crumbach
HT
65.45-May 4Continental Tour Ciudad de Santiago
HT
66.16-May 2Grand Prix Sudamericano FEDACHI, Pista Atlética Mario Recordón, Santiago de Chile
HT
65.56-Apr 12Campeonato de Otoño, Pista Atlética Lázaro Escobar, Temuco
HT
64.09-Mar 29Chilean Championships
HT
64.09-Mar 28Chilean Championships
HT
65.87-Mar 22Torneo Preparatorio Camp Nacional, Pista Atlética Lázaro Escobar, Temuco
HT
63.21-Mar 8Torneo Dia de la Mujer, Pista Atlética Lázaro Escobar, Temuco
HT
58.86-Feb 26Evaulativo Regional de Lanzamientos, Parque Municipal, Valdivia

2024

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
61.13-Oct 4Juegos Deportivos Nacionales, Pista Atlética Lázaro Escobar, Temuco
HammerThro
61.02-Aug 27World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
HammerThro
62.51-Jul 20Campeonato de Invierno
HammerThro
66.20-Jul 13South American U20 Championships
HammerThro
67.20-Jun 22XXX International Throwing Meeting, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria - Elite Event
HammerThro
69.44-May 4Campeonato de Otono, Pista Atlética Lázaro Escobar, Temuco
ShotPut(6k
14.63-Apr 28Chilean U20 Championships, Pista Atlética Mario Recordón, Santiago de Chile
HammerThro
69.69-Apr 27Chilean U20 Championships, Pista Atlética Mario Recordón, Santiago de Chile
HammerThro
68.81-Apr 11I Juegos Bolivarianos de la Juventud Sucre
HammerThro
71.03-Mar 16Segundo Evaluativo Araucana, Pista Atlética Lázaro Escobar, Temuco
HammerThro
69.60-Mar 2Primer Evaluativo Araucana

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HammerThro
60.29-Oct 1Chilean U20 Championships, Los Angeles
HammerThro
63.51-Aug 20Chilean U18 Championships, Pista Atlética Estadio Municipal, San Fernando

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HammerThro
57.84-Sep 4Chilean U18 Championships, Puerto Montt

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Benjamin Ignacio Muñoz Melo's Hammer Throw personal best?

Benjamin Ignacio Muñoz Melo's Hammer Throw personal best is 69.76, set on May 16, 2026 in Pista Atlética Mario Recordón, Santiago de Chile (CHI).

Which events does Benjamin Ignacio Muñoz Melo compete in?

Benjamin Ignacio Muñoz Melo competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Benjamin Ignacio Muñoz Melo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 69.76, set on May 16, 2026 in Pista Atlética Mario Recordón, Santiago de Chile (CHI). Last competition: Pan American University Championships on Jul 30, 2026, 69.05.