Damien Birkinhead

Damien Birkinhead

AustraliaAustralia
Born
Apr 8, 1993 (33 years old)
Birthplace
Whittington, Australia
Events
Shot Put
Height
1.90 m
Weight
140 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.

Personal best · Shot Put21.35
#115 all-time
2022 season best19.28Apr 9, 2022 · QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane
2022 season best
National record21.35Shot Put
National record
Last competitionOceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, MackayJun 7, 2022 · 18.59
Oceania Athletics Championships, Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Mackay

As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put 21.35 (#115 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

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
SPZagreb 2017Australia Shot Put all-time list21.351,202 pts#115
DTTimaru 2013Australia Discus Throw all-time list47.50832 pts–
HTGeelong 2009Australia Hammer Throw all-time list66.28990 pts–
DiscusThroGeelong 201061.02–
ShotPut(6kBarcelona 201221.14–
HammerThroMelbourne 201269.30–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2022SP 19.28–Apr 9, 2022Brisbane Track Classic
2021SP 20.48–Feb 20, 2021Victorian Ch. (W/end #1)
2020SP 19.84–Jan 26, 2020Landy Field, Geelong (AUS)
2019SP 20.33–Jul 7, 2019Melbourne (AUS)
2018SP 20.77–Apr 9, 2018Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2017SP 21.35–Aug 28, 2017Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO)
2016SP 21.21–Feb 13, 2016Hobart (AUS)
2015SP 20.40–Jun 13, 2015Leiden (NED)
FAQ

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Damien Birkinhead's Shot Put personal best is 21.35, set on Aug 28, 2017 in Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO), #115 on the all-time list.

Damien Birkinhead competes in the Shot Put.

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.