Gert Weil
- Born
- Jan 3, 1960 (66 years old)
- Birthplace
- Puerto Montt, Chile
- Events
- Shot Put
- Height
- 1.96 m
- Weight
- 122 kg
Gert Michael Weil Wiesenborn (born January 3, 1960, in Puerto Montt) is a retired Chilean shot putter of German ancestry, who dominated the sport on the South American scene during the 1980s and early 1990s.
His best performance at a global event was a sixth place at the 1988 Olympic Games.
His personal best was 20.90, achieved in Wirges 1986. Weil is married to Colombian Olympic medalist Ximena Restrepo. Their daughter, Martina Weil, is also an accomplished track and field athlete.
Personal best · Shot Put20.90
1996 season best19.67May 10, 1996 · Medellín
Last competitionThe XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GAJul 26, 1996 · 18.67
As of Oct 27, 2026: Shot Put 20.90 (#223 all-time), 1996 season best 19.67 (May 10, 1996, Medellín (COL)) · Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA, Jul 26, 1996, 18.67 · 66 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SP | 19.67 | – | May 10, 1996 | Medellín (COL) |
| 1995 | SP | 19.42 | – | Mar 5, 1995 | Santiago de Chile (CHI) |
| 1994 | SP | 19.64 | – | Oct 12, 1994 | Santiago de Chile (CHI) |
| 1993 | SP | 20.04 | – | Jul 31, 1993 | Runkel (GER) |
| 1992 | SP | 19.56 | – | Sep 4, 1992 | Torino |
| 1991 | SP | 19.68 | – | Jun 1, 1991 | Jerez de la Frontera (ESP) |
| 1990 | SP | 20.11 | – | May 3, 1990 | Santiago de Chile (CHI) |
| 1989 | SP | 20.73 | – | Jul 5, 1989 | Leverkusen (GER) |