Gerhard Mayer

Birth dateMay 20, 1980

BirthplaceVienna, Austria

Height1.91 m

Weight105 kg

Gerhard Mayer (born 20 May 1980 in Vienna) is a male discus thrower from Austria. He represented his native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he ended up in 18th place in the overall-rankings. He also competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics, finishing in 24th place. Mayer is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's discus event at the 2007 Summer Universiade in Bangkok, Thailand.

Key facts

Discus Throw

67.20

#140 all-time

2025 season best

47.06

Jun 21, 2025 · Bundessport- und Freizeitzentrum, Maria Enzersdorf (AUT)

2025 season best

Last competition

Lower Austrian Championships Senior and U18

Jun 21, 2025 · 47.06

Lower Austrian Championships Senior and U18

Age

46 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Discus Throw 67.20 (#140 all-time), 2025 season best 47.06 (Jun 21, 2025, Bundessport- und Freizeitzentrum, Maria Enzersdorf (AUT)) · Last competition: Lower Austrian Championships Senior and U18, Jun 21, 2025, 47.06 · 46 years old

Personal bests

14.79

67.20

#140 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2025	DT	47.06	-	Jun 21, 2025	↑	Lower Austrian Championships Senior and U18
2016	DT	59.43	-	Jul 5, 2016	↑	Wien (AUT)
2015	DT	67.20	-	May 5, 2015	↑	Schwechat (AUT)
2014	DT	61.45	-	May 14, 2014	↑	Hainfeld (AUT)
2013	DT	65.16	-	May 22, 2013	↑	Hainfeld (AUT)
2012	DT	63.33	-	Jun 17, 2012	↑	Helsingborg (SWE)
2011	DT	63.35	-	Jul 27, 2011	↑	Helsingborg (SWE)
2010	DT	65.24	-	Jun 10, 2010	↑	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
2009	DT	64.16	-	May 5, 2009	↑	Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2008	DT	62.75	-	Jun 27, 2008	↑	Zeulenroda (GER)
2007	DT	62.12	-	May 17, 2007	↑	Schwechat (AUT)
2006	DT	61.72	-	Jul 19, 2006	↑	Maribor (SLO)
2005	DT	62.85	-	Jul 23, 2005	↑	Helsingborg (SWE)
2004	DT	60.05	-	May 15, 2004	↑	Wiesbaden (GER)
2003	DT	61.81	-	May 24, 2003	↑	Halle (GER)
2002	SP	13.44	-	Feb 16, 2002	↑	Wien (AUT) (i)
2002	DT	58.04	-	Apr 28, 2002	↑	Linz (AUT)
2001	SP	14.79	-	Jun 17, 2001	↑	St. Pölten (AUT)
2001	DT	59.60	-	Sep 1, 2001	↑	Schwechat (AUT)
2000	DT	56.64	-	Jul 9, 2000	↑	Bydgoszcz (POL)
1999	DT	51.32	-	Apr 24, 1999	↑	Wien (AUT)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	47.06	-	Jun 21	Lower Austrian Championships Senior and U18

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	59.43	-	Jul 5	Wien WLV-Meeting, Wien - Extra Race
DT	57.10	-	Jul 5	Wien WLV-Meeting, Wien

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	57.73	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
DT	57.73	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
DT	60.49	-	Jul 30	Stockholm BAUHAUS Athletics, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Promotional Events
DT	61.88	-	Jul 25	London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games
DT	61.88	-	Jul 24	London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games
DT	60.64	-	Jul 7	Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
DT	60.56	-	Jul 1	Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
DT	59.48	-	Jun 22	European Athletics Team Championships Third League, National Stadium, Baku
DT	59.48	-	Jun 21	European Athletics Team Championships Third League, National Stadium, Baku
DT	62.28	-	Jun 4	St. Pölten Liese Prokop Memorial, St. Pölten
DT	59.36	-	May 14	Südstadt Austrian Club Championships, Südstadt
DT	67.20	-	May 5	Schwechat SVS-Einladungsmeeting, Schwechat

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	60.78	-	Aug 12	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
DT	59.64	-	Aug 2	Austrian Championships, Amstetten
DT	60.22	-	Jul 14	Linz Gugl Games, Linz
DT	56.48	-	Jul 6	Helsingborg Öresundsspelen, Helsingborg
DT	58.22	-	Jun 29	St. Pölten Regional Championships, St. Pölten
DT	59.34	-	Jun 22	European Athletics Team Championships Second League
DT	59.43	-	Jun 14	St. Pölten Liese Prokop Memorial, St. Pölten
DT	59.20	-	Jun 1	Bedford International Games, Bedford
DT	58.24	-	May 31	Bedford International Games, Bedford
DT	58.59	-	May 17	Halle Werfertage, Halle
DT	61.45	-	May 14	Hainfeld
DT	59.94	-	May 6	Wien CRICKET-Meeting, Wien
DT	59.72	-	Mar 16	Leiria European Cup Winter Throwing, Leiria
DT	59.72	-	Mar 15	Leiria European Cup Winter Throwing, Leiria

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	59.85	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
DT	59.85	-	Aug 12	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
DT	60.00	-	Jul 27	Austrian Championships, Feldkirch
DT	60.57	-	Jul 17	Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
DT	59.58	-	Jun 23	European Athletics Team Championships Second League
DT	59.24	-	Jun 8	Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
DT	60.84	-	May 30	St. Pölten Liese Prokop Memorial, St. Pölten
DT	61.64	-	May 25	Halle Werfertage, Halle
DT	65.16	-	May 22	Hainfeld
DT	59.44	-	May 11	Südstadt
DT	61.21	-	Apr 30	Schwechat SVS-Wurfaufbaumeeting, Schwechat
DT	60.41	-	Mar 17	Castellón European Cup Winter Throwing, Castellón - Senior Events
DT	60.41	-	Mar 16	Castellón European Cup Winter Throwing, Castellón - Senior Events

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	59.68	-	Aug 20	Linz International Gugl Gala, Linz
DT	60.81	-	Aug 6	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
DT	60.08	-	Jul 21	Austrian Championships, Klagenfurt
DT	62.85	-	Jun 30	Helsinki European Championships
DT	62.35	-	Jun 29	Helsinki European Championships
DT	62.85	-	Jun 27	Helsinki European Championships
DT	62.35	-	Jun 27	Helsinki European Championships
DT	63.33	-	Jun 17	Helsingborg Throwing Meet, Helsingborg

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gerhard Mayer's Discus Throw personal best?

Gerhard Mayer's Discus Throw personal best is 67.20, set on May 5, 2015 in Schwechat (AUT), #140 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gerhard Mayer compete in?

Gerhard Mayer competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Gerhard Mayer perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 47.06, set on Jun 21, 2025 in Bundessport- und Freizeitzentrum, Maria Enzersdorf (AUT). Last competition: Lower Austrian Championships Senior and U18 on Jun 21, 2025, 47.06.

Gerhard Mayer

Personal bests

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Season bests

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2013

2012

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