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Damien Birkinhead

Damien Birkinhead

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateApr 8, 1993
BirthplaceWhittington, Australia
Height1.90 m
Weight140 kg

Damien Birkinhead (born 8 April 1993) is an Australian shot putter who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

He placed tenth in the final His personal bests are 21.

Their legacy in athletics continues through the records and inspiration they provided to future competitors.

Key facts
Shot Put
21.35
#118 all-time
2022 season best
19.28
Apr 9, 2022 · QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS)
2022 season best
Last competition
Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay
Jun 7, 2022 · 18.59
Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay
Record
National record · Shot Put 21.35
National record
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Shot Put 21.35 (#118 all-time), 2022 season best 19.28 (Apr 9, 2022, QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS)) · Last competition: Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay, Jun 7, 2022, 18.59 · National record (Shot Put) · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
SP
19.28-Apr 9, 2022
↓
Brisbane Track Classic
2021
SP
20.48-Feb 20, 2021
↓
Victorian Ch. (W/end #1)
2020
SP
19.84-Jan 26, 2020
↓
Landy Field, Geelong (AUS)
2019
SP
20.33-Jul 7, 2019
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2018
SP
20.77-Apr 9, 2018
↓
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2017
SP
21.35-Aug 28, 2017
↓
Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO)
2016
SP
21.21-Feb 13, 2016
↓
Hobart (AUS)
2015
SP
20.40-Jun 13, 2015
↓
Leiden (NED)
2014
SP
19.69-Jun 1, 2014
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2013
SP
19.27-Apr 14, 2013
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2013
DT
47.50-Jan 5, 2013
↓
Timaru (NZL)
2013
HT
56.45-Jan 5, 2013
↑
Timaru (NZL)
2012
SP
18.87-Oct 20, 2012
↓
Doncaster, Melbourne (AUS)
2012
ShotPut(6k
21.14-Jul 11, 2012
↓
IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
2012
HT
59.31-Nov 3, 2012
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
2012
HammerThro
69.30-Feb 25, 2012
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
2011
SP
17.88-Mar 5, 2011
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2011
ShotPut(5k
19.54-Jun 18, 2011
↓
Gold Coast (AUS)
2011
ShotPut(6k
20.10-Jul 2, 2011
↓
Mannheim (GER)
2011
HT
60.01-Apr 15, 2011
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
2011
HammerThro
68.84-Mar 13, 2011
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2010
SP
17.17-Dec 9, 2010
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2010
ShotPut(6k
18.21-Mar 12, 2010
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2010
ShotPut(5k
21.57-Nov 21, 2010
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2010
DT
42.28-Jan 24, 2010
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2010
HT
57.07-Mar 27, 2010
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
2010
DiscusThro
61.02-Oct 9, 2010
↓
Geelong (AUS)
2010
HammerThro
62.99-Mar 13, 2010
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2009
SP
16.93-Nov 21, 2009
↓
Geelong (AUS)
2009
ShotPut(6k
18.19-Dec 20, 2009
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2009
ShotPut(5k
19.21-Nov 8, 2009
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2009
DiscusThro
50.39-Dec 20, 2009
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2009
HT
66.28-Nov 21, 2009
↑
Geelong (AUS)
2009
HammerThro
70.45-Dec 20, 2009
↑
Melbourne (AUS)

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.59-Jun 7Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay
SP
17.92-Jun 4AV Throwers Meet #1, Sandringham Track, Hampton
SP
19.28-Apr 9Brisbane Track Classic
SP
18.33-Apr 2Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
SP
18.33-Mar 31Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
SP
18.38-Mar 19Melbourne Track Classic, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
SP
17.53-Mar 12AV Throwers Meet #9, Landy Field, Geelong

2021

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.87-Jun 19Festival of Athletics, Sports Reserve, Townsville
SP
19.87-Jun 18Festival of Athletics, Sports Reserve, Townsville
SP
19.53-Jun 12Oceania Invitational 2
SP
19.50-Apr 18Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
SP
19.50-Apr 15Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
SP
19.54-Apr 10AV Throwers Meet #9, Athletic Track, Frankston, Melbourne
SP
18.95-Mar 25Melbourne Track Classic, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
SP
19.40-Mar 21AV Throwers Meet #8, Little Athletics Centre, Werribee, Melbourne
SP
19.34-Mar 13Sydney Track Classic, SOPAC, Sydney
SP
20.31-Feb 25Super Summer Series, AIS Athletics Track, Canberra
SP
20.48-Feb 21Victorian Ch. (W/end #1)
SP
20.48-Feb 20Victorian Ch. (W/end #1)
SP
20.11-Feb 6AVSL Round 6, Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster, Melbourne
SP
19.65-Feb 6AVSL Round 6, Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster, Melbourne
SP
19.65-Jan 31AV Throwers Meet #4, Ringwood, Melbourne
SP
19.21-Jan 23AV Throwers Meet #3, Knox Athletic Track, Melbourne
SP
18.99-Jan 22Victorian Country Ch., Llanberris Athletics Reserve, Ballarat

2020

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.38-Dec 17AV Throwers Meet #2, Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster, Melbourne
SP
19.65-Mar 12Av Throwers Meet 5, Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster, Melbourne
SP
19.38-Mar 8Victorian Championships, Duncan Mackinnon Reserve, Murrumbeena, Melbourne
SP
19.38-Feb 29Victorian Championships, Duncan Mackinnon Reserve, Murrumbeena, Melbourne
SP
19.69-Feb 23Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
SP
19.67-Feb 6Melbourne Track Classic, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
SP
19.84-Jan 26Vic Country Ch., Landy Field, Geelong
SP
19.78-Jan 18Sally Pearson Shield, QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane

2019

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.33-Jul 7AV Throwers, Melbourne
SP
19.55-Jun 27Oceania Championships, Townsville
SP
19.55-Jun 25Oceania Championships, Townsville
SP
19.48-Jun 16AV Throwers, Melbourne
SP
19.79-Apr 7Australian Championships
SP
19.41-Mar 23Queensland International Track Classic, Brisbane
SP
19.56-Mar 21Sir Graeme Douglas International
SP
19.58-Mar 9New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
SP
19.58-Mar 8New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
SP
18.43-Mar 6Lincoln University Street Athletics Festival, Christchurch
SP
18.91-Feb 16AV Throwers, Melbourne
SP
19.43-Jan 28Track Classic, Canberra
SP
19.26-Jan 25Hunter Track Classic, Glendale
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Honours

🥇

Oceania Athletics Championships

Shot Put

2022
🥇

Australian Championships

Shot Put

2021
🥇

Australian Championships

Shot Put

2019
5

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2018
5

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2018
8

IAAF Continental Cup

Shot Put

2018
🥇

Australian Championships

Shot Put

2018
🥇

Australian Championships

Shot Put

2017
🥇

Australian Championships

Shot Put

2015
5

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2014
🥇

Melbourne Australian Championships

Shot Put

2014
5

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2014
🥇

Australian Open Championships

Shot Put

2013
🥉

IAAF World Junior Championships

Shot Put (6kg)

2012
🥇

Australian Open Championships

Shot Put

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Damien Birkinhead's Shot Put personal best?

Damien Birkinhead's Shot Put personal best is 21.35, set on Aug 28, 2017 in Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO), #118 on the all-time list.

Which events does Damien Birkinhead compete in?

Damien Birkinhead competes in the Shot Put.

How did Damien Birkinhead perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 19.28, set on Apr 9, 2022 in QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS). Last competition: Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay on Jun 7, 2022, 18.59.