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Ian Winchester

Ian Winchester

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Birth dateMay 27, 1973
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Ian Winchester is a New Zealand thrower, born on May 27, 1973. He competes primarily in the SP and DT.

His personal bests include 18.75 in the SP and 65.03 in the DT. He has earned 7 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
Discus Throw
65.03
#299 all-time
Shot Put
18.75
2002 season best
65.03
May 21, 2002 · Salinas, CA (USA)
2002 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Discus Throw 65.03 (#299 all-time), Shot Put 18.75, 2002 season best 65.03 (May 21, 2002, Salinas, CA (USA)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
DT
65.03-May 21, 2002
↓
Salinas, CA (USA)
2001
SP
16.57-Feb 24, 2001
↓
Hastings (NZL)
2001
DT
61.92-May 22, 2001
↓
Salinas, CA (USA)
2000
SP
17.42-Mar 11, 2000
↓
Christchurch (NZL)
2000
DT
64.26-May 13, 2000
↓
Modesto, CA (USA)
1999
SP
17.90-Feb 27, 1999
↓
New Zealand Championships
1999
DT
63.74-Apr 23, 1999
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
1998
SP
18.75-Feb 20, 1998
↓
North Shore City (NZL)
1998
DT
63.57-Feb 1, 1998
↓
Hamilton (NZL)
1997
SP
17.30-Mar 9, 1997
↓
Christchurch (NZL)
1997
DT
63.32-Jul 6, 1997
↓
Harrow (GBR)
1996
DT
60.98-May 9, 1996
↓
Abilene, TX (USA)
1992
SP
14.39-Sep 18, 1992
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1992
DT
50.70-Sep 17, 1992
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.34-Jun 26Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
DT
64.96-Jun 7San Diego, CA
DT
65.03-May 21Salinas Hartnell CA, Salinas, CA
DT
57.13-May 11Modesto Relays Inv., Modesto, CA
DT
59.87-Mar 30Gainesville Florida Relays Invitational, Gainesville, FL

2001

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
14.99-Dec 15Auckland
DT
58.56-Jun 24Canadian Championships
DT
61.92-May 22Salinas CA Hartnell, Salinas, CA
DT
56.93-May 12Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
SP
15.95-Mar 31Auckland AUS-NZL Test Match, Auckland
DT
57.50-Mar 31Auckland AUS-NZL Test Match, Auckland
DT
60.24-Mar 11Auckland
DT
61.84-Feb 25New Zeland Championships
SP
16.57-Feb 24New Zeland Championships, Hastings
DT
58.87-Feb 18Canberra Telstra Athletics GP, Canberra
DT
59.04-Feb 16Sydney Telstra Athletics GP, Sydney
DT
57.72-Jan 20Cooks Gardens Classic, Whanganui
DT
59.13-Jan 13Auckland

2000

26 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.64-Sep 24The XXVII Olympic Games
DT
58.64-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
DT
61.50-Sep 18Sydney
DT
59.74-Sep 13Sydney
DT
58.90-Sep 8Brisbane
DT
59.56-Aug 17Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
DT
62.54-Aug 15Brisbane
DT
61.20-Aug 13Brisbane
DT
62.06-Aug 6Brisbane
DT
61.96-Aug 5Brisbane
DT
62.75-Jul 30Brisbane
DT
61.62-Jul 29Brisbane
DT
59.90-Jul 23Brisbane
DT
60.32-Jul 22Brisbane
DT
60.19-Jul 14Brisbane
DT
64.26-May 13Modesto Relays Inv., Modesto, CA
DT
62.95-May 11Abilene ACU Track Classic, Abilene, TX
DT
62.06-May 6Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
DT
61.16-Apr 21Waco Michael Johnson, Waco, TX
DT
62.81-Apr 13Lancaster, CA
SP
17.42-Mar 11New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
DT
61.80-Mar 4Auckland
DT
58.66-Feb 26Optus Australian Championships, Sydney
DT
53.45-Feb 24Optus Australian Championships, Sydney
DT
58.95-Feb 13Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney
DT
57.38-Feb 6Wellington

1999

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.79-Dec 4Hamilton
DT
58.74-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
DT
58.74-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
DT
60.99-Aug 7Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
DT
60.38-Aug 1Thurrock
DT
63.74-Apr 23San Diego, CA
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Honours

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New Zeland Championships

Discus Throw

2001
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New Zeland Championships

Shot Put

2001
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New Zealand Championships

Shot Put

2000
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New Zealand Championships

Discus Throw

1999
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New Zealand Championships

Shot Put

1999
5

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Discus Throw

1998
5

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Discus Throw

1998
8

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

1998
8

Johannesburg IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1998
8

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

1998
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New Zealand Championships

Shot Put

1998
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New Zealand Championships

Discus Throw

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ian Winchester's Discus Throw personal best?

Ian Winchester's Discus Throw personal best is 65.03, set on May 21, 2002 in Salinas, CA (USA), #299 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ian Winchester compete in?

Ian Winchester competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Ian Winchester perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 65.03, set on May 21, 2002 in Salinas, CA (USA).