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David Martínez
ESPMenBirth dateJan 31, 1967
BirthplaceBetanzos, Spain
Height1.94 m
Weight105 kg
David Martínez Varela (born 31 January 1967 in Betanzos, A Coruña) is a retired discus thrower from Spain, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. He is a ten-time national champion in the men's discus event.
Key facts
Age
59 years old
As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 65.36 (#261 all-time), Shot Put 19.63 (#842 all-time), 2017 season best 45.07 (Jul 8, 2017, Vigo (ESP)) · 59 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | DT | 45.07 | - | Jul 8, 2017 | ↑ | Vigo (ESP) |
| 2014 | SP | 14.10 | - | May 18, 2014 | ↑ | Alcorcón (ESP) |
| 2014 | DT | 50.81 | - | Jun 15, 2014 | ↑ | Pontevedra (ESP) |
| 2013 | DT | 48.23 | - | Jun 8, 2013 | ↑ | Valladolid (ESP) |
| 2012 | DiscusThro | 47.93 | - | Jul 8, 2012 | - | Aranjuez (ESP) |
| 2012 | DT | 49.62 | - | Jul 1, 2012 | ↑ | Vigo (ESP) |
| 2011 | SP | 14.25 | - | Jun 11, 2011 | ↑ | L'Hospitalet (ESP) |
| 2011 | DT | 50.74 | - | Jun 11, 2011 | ↑ | L'Hospitalet (ESP) |
| 2010 | DT | 49.77 | - | May 9, 2010 | ↑ | San Fernando (ESP) |
| 2009 | DT | 51.39 | - | May 16, 2009 | ↑ | Valencia (ESP) |
| 2008 | SP | 15.19 | - | Apr 27, 2008 | ↑ | Pontevedra (ESP) |
| 2008 | DT | 53.67 | - | Jun 7, 2008 | ↑ | Castellón (ESP) |
| 2007 | DT | 55.31 | - | Jul 22, 2007 | ↑ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2006 | SP | 15.45 | - | Apr 29, 2006 | ↑ | Madrid (ESP) |
| 2006 | DT | 54.62 | - | May 20, 2006 | ↑ | Castellón (ESP) |
| 2005 | DT | 54.10 | - | Jul 24, 2005 | ↑ | Málaga (ESP) |
| 2004 | DT | 58.59 | - | May 2, 2004 | ↑ | Gran Canaria (ESP) |
| 2003 | DT | 56.17 | - | May 3, 2003 | ↑ | Las Palmas (ESP) |
| 2002 | SP | 16.08 | - | Jun 15, 2002 | ↑ | Alicante (ESP) |
| 2002 | DT | 63.68 | - | Apr 6, 2002 | ↑ | Las Palmas (ESP) |
| 2001 | DT | 63.85 | - | Sep 12, 2001 | ↑ | Tunis (TUN) |
| 2000 | DT | 64.60 | - | Aug 31, 2000 | ↑ | Las Palmas (ESP) |
| 1999 | DT | 58.15 | - | Jun 26, 1999 | ↑ | Puertollano (ESP) |
| 1997 | SP | 19.63 | - | Apr 26, 1997 | ↑ | Salamanca (ESP) |
| 1997 | DT | 62.06 | - | May 10, 1997 | ↑ | Madrid (ESP) |
| 1996 | DT | 63.90 | - | Jun 8, 1996 | ↑ | Guadalajara (ESP) |
| 1995 | DT | 60.76 | - | Jul 25, 1995 | ↑ | Madrid (ESP) |
| 1994 | DT | 60.60 | - | May 21, 1994 | ↑ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1992 | DT | 65.36 | - | Apr 25, 1992 | ↑ | Salinas, CA (USA) |
| 1991 | DT | 64.10 | - | May 18, 1991 | ↑ | Madrid (ESP) |
| 1990 | DT | 60.42 | - | Jun 24, 1990 | ↑ | Kapfenberg (AUT) |
| 1989 | DT | 59.44 | - | Aug 19, 1989 | ↑ | Nitra (TCH) |
| 1987 | DT | 59.46 | - | Aug 15, 1987 | ↑ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1986 | DT | 52.32 | - | Jul 17, 1986 | ↑ | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) |
| 1985 | DT | 47.22 | - | Aug 22, 1985 | ↑ | European Junior Championships |
2017
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 45.07 | - | Jul 8 | Vigo |
2014
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 47.75 | - | Jun 28 | Durango Spanish Club Championships, Durango |
DT | 50.81 | - | Jun 15 | Pontevedra Regional Championships, Pontevedra |
SP | 14.10 | - | May 18 | Alcorcón Spanish Club Championships, Alcorcón |
DT | 46.74 | - | May 18 | Alcorcón Spanish Club Championships, Alcorcón |
DT | 46.93 | - | May 11 | Vila Nova de Cerveira - Veteran Events |
DT | 48.32 | - | Apr 26 | Lugo |
2013
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 45.84 | - | Jul 14 | Pontevedra |
DT | 48.23 | - | Jun 8 | Valladolid Spanish Club Championships, Valladolid |
2012
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DiscusThro | 47.93 | - | Jul 8 | Aranjuez Spanish U18 Championships, Aranjuez |
DT | 49.62 | - | Jul 1 | Vigo |
DT | 47.72 | - | Jun 2 | Eibar Spanish Club Championships, Eibar |
2011
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 14.25 | - | Jun 11 | L’Hospitalet de Llobregat Spanish Club Championships, L'Hospitalet |
DT | 50.74 | - | Jun 11 | L’Hospitalet de Llobregat Spanish Club Championships, L'Hospitalet |
SP | 13.61 | - | May 21 | Burgos Spanish Club Championships, Burgos |
DT | 48.99 | - | May 21 | Burgos Spanish Club Championships, Burgos |
DT | 48.19 | - | Apr 30 | Spanish Club Championships, Nerja |
2010
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 47.21 | - | May 15 | Spanish Club Championships, Nerja |
DT | 49.77 | - | May 9 | San Fernando Spanish University Championships, San Fernando |
DT | 46.16 | - | Apr 24 | Bilbao Spanish Club Championships, Bilbao |
DT | 47.74 | - | Apr 17 | Castellón Regional University Championships, Castellón |
2009
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 49.68 | - | Jul 12 | Pontevedra |
DT | 45.79 | - | Jun 6 | Castellón Spanish Club Championships, Castellón |
DT | 50.20 | - | May 28 | Vigo |
DT | 51.39 | - | May 16 | Spanish Club Championships, Valencia |
2008
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 50.59 | - | Jun 28 | Pamplona Campeonato Espaňa Federaciones, Pamplona |
DT | 53.67 | - | Jun 7 | Castellón Spanish Club Championships, Castellón |
DT | 50.18 | - | May 17 | Spanish Club Championships, Madrid |
DT | 52.33 | - | Apr 27 | Pontevedra Spanish Club Championships, Pontevedra |
SP | 15.19 | - | Apr 27 | Pontevedra Spanish Club Championships, Pontevedra |
2007
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 55.31 | - | Jul 22 | Leiria |
DT | 54.28 | - | Jul 21 | Leiria |
DT | 54.65 | - | Jul 20 | Pontevedra |
DT | 50.99 | - | Jun 16 | Avilés Campeonato Espana de Federaciones Autonómicas, Avilés |
DT | 49.97 | - | May 12 | Elche Spanish Club Championships, Elche |
DT | 49.87 | - | Apr 28 | Basauri Spanish Club Championships, Basauri |
2006
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 50.80 | - | Jul 8 | Elche Copa de Clubes, Elche |
DT | 54.62 | - | May 20 | Castellón Spanish Club Championships, Castellón |
SP | 15.08 | - | May 20 | Castellón Spanish Club Championships, Castellón |
SP | 15.45 | - | Apr 29 | Spanish Club Championships, Madrid |
DT | 54.04 | - | Apr 29 | Spanish Club Championships, Madrid |
2005
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 52.89 | - | Jul 30 | La Laguna Reunión Internacional Isla de Tenerife, La Laguna |
DT | 54.10 | - | Jul 24 | Spanish Championships, Málaga |
DT | 48.86 | - | Jun 25 | Benidorm Copa de Clubes, Benidorm |
DT | 53.18 | - | May 21 | Spanish Club Championships, Madrid |
DT | 51.11 | - | Apr 30 | Spanish Club Championships, Nerja |
2004
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 56.41 | - | May 8 | Spanish Club Championships, Nerja |
DT | 58.59 | - | May 2 | Gran Canaria Regional Club Championships, Gran Canaria |
DT | 55.80 | - | Feb 28 | Hueska Spanish Winter Throwing Championships, Hueska |
DT | 54.08 | - | Feb 7 | Vecindario |
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Honours
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2002Pula European Winter Throwing Challenge
Discus Throw
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2000Spanish Championships
Discus Throw
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1996Spanish Championships
Discus Throw
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1989Barcelona IAAF World Cup
Discus Throw
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is David Martínez's Discus Throw personal best?
David Martínez's Discus Throw personal best is 65.36, set on Apr 25, 1992 in Salinas, CA (USA), #261 on the all-time list.
Which events does David Martínez compete in?
David Martínez competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.
How did David Martínez perform in 2017?
2017 season best: 45.07, set on Jul 8, 2017 in Vigo (ESP).