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Jacko Gill

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Jacko Gill

NZLNZLMen
Birth dateDec 20, 1994
BirthplaceAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.90 m
Weight118 kg

Jackson Gill (born 20 December 1994) is a New Zealand track and field athlete who competes in the shot put.

Gill throws with his right hand, using the spin technique.

In 2010, he won gold in the shot put at the World Junior Championships at the age of 15 years, 213 days, which made him the youngest ever male gold medalist at the World Junior Championships (surpassing Usain Bolt who was 15 years, 332 days old when he won the 200 metres in 2002). In 2012, he defended his title at the 2012 World Junior Championships.

Key facts
Shot Put
22.12
#33 all-time
2026 season best
20.64
Mar 7, 2026 · Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL)
2026 season best
Last competition
Oceania Athletics Championships
May 19, 2026 · 19.97
Oceania Athletics Championships
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
31 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Shot Put 22.12 (#33 all-time), 2026 season best 20.64 (Mar 7, 2026, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL)) · Last competition: Oceania Athletics Championships, May 19, 2026, 19.97 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 31 years old

PB

Personal bests

22.12
#33 all-time
38.52
51.67
60.44
23.00
48.65
24.45
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SP
20.64-Mar 7, 2026
↓
New Zealand Track & Field Championships
2025
SP
21.85-Feb 9, 2025
↓
Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
2024
SP
21.69-Mar 1, 2024
↓
World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
2023
SP
22.12-Mar 16, 2023
↓
Sir Graeme Douglas International
2022
SP
21.90-Aug 5, 2022
↓
XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2021
SP
21.55-Jul 10, 2021
↓
AUT Millennium, Auckland (NZL)
2021
DT
38.52-Jun 18, 2021-AUT Millennium, Auckland (NZL)
2020
SP
21.07-Mar 6, 2020
↓
New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
2019
SP
21.47-Sep 12, 2019
↓
Městský stadion, Ústí nad Labem (CZE)
2017
SP
21.01-Jan 21, 2017
↓
Lower Hutt (NZL)
2016
SP
20.83-Feb 8, 2016
↓
Christchurch (NZL)
2015
SP
20.75-Mar 29, 2015
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
2014
SP
20.70-Jun 25, 2014
↓
Rarotonga (COK)
2013
ShotPut(6k
23.00-Aug 18, 2013
↓
Auckland (NZL)
2012
SP
20.05-Nov 24, 2012
↓
Waitakere (NZL)
2012
ShotPut(6k
22.30-Mar 24, 2012
↓
Waitakere (NZL)
2012
JT
51.67-Jul 29, 2012-Skelleftea (SWE)
2012
DiscusThro
60.44-Feb 4, 2012
↓
Christchurch (NZL)
2011
SP
20.38-Dec 5, 2011
↓
Auckland (NZL)
2011
ShotPut(6k
22.31-Dec 5, 2011
↓
Auckland (NZL)
2011
ShotPut(5k
24.45-Dec 19, 2011
↓
Auckland (NZL)
2011
DiscusThro
62.05-Aug 27, 2011
↓
Auckland (NZL)
2010
SP
18.57-Oct 16, 2010
↓
Nouméa (FRA)
2010
ShotPut(6k
20.76-Jul 21, 2010
↓
IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
2010
ShotPut(5k
23.86-Dec 11, 2010
↓
Hastings (NZL)
2010
HammerThro
48.65-Dec 18, 2010-Hamilton (NZL)
2010
DiscusThro
56.64-Mar 13, 2010
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2009
SP
16.23-Jul 3, 2009
↓
Gold Coast (AUS)
2009
ShotPut(6k
18.01-Jul 3, 2009
↓
Gold Coast (AUS)
2009
ShotPut(5k
19.72-Oct 17, 2009
↓
Nouméa (FRA)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.97-May 19Oceania Athletics Championships
SP
20.64-Mar 7New Zealand Track & Field Championships
SP
20.64-Mar 5New Zealand Track & Field Championships

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.85-Feb 9Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland

2024

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.89-Aug 25Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline
SP
20.90-Aug 15The last one with friends, Stade Scheierhaff, Soleuvre
SP
21.35-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
SP
21.15-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
SP
21.15-Aug 3The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
SP
21.35-Aug 2The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
SP
21.11-Jul 20London Athletics Meet, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline
SP
20.83-Jun 29Winter Throws Meet, AUT Millennium, Auckland
SP
21.57-Mar 17New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
SP
21.57-Mar 16New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
SP
21.69-Mar 2World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
SP
21.69-Mar 1World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)

2022

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.51-Sep 8Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
SP
21.51-Sep 7Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
SP
21.32-Sep 2Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
SP
21.32-Sep 1Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
SP
21.70-Aug 26Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Promotional Events
SP
21.55-Aug 8Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
SP
21.90-Aug 5XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
SP
21.40-Jul 17World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
21.24-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
21.40-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
21.58-Jul 2Jacko Gill Shot Put Prep, AUT Millennium, Auckland
SP
21.18-Jun 24Shot Put Prep, Onewa Domain, Takapuna
SP
21.21-Mar 5New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings

2021

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.20-Aug 31Palio Città della Quercia, Stadio Quercia, Rovereto
SP
20.20-Aug 20Mityng Gwiazd na Rynku Kościuszki, Białystok
SP
20.96-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
SP
20.71-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
SP
20.71-Aug 5The XXXII Olympic Games
SP
20.96-Aug 3The XXXII Olympic Games
SP
20.88-Jul 15Pre-Olympic Shot Put Series, AUT Millennium, Auckland
SP
21.55-Jul 10Pre-Olympic Shot Put Series, AUT Millennium, Auckland
SP
21.26-Jul 3Pre-Olympic Shot Put Series, AUT Millennium, Auckland
SP
21.20-Jun 18Pre-Olympic Shot Put & Discus Series, AUT Millennium, Auckland
DT
38.52-Jun 18Pre-Olympic Shot Put & Discus Series, AUT Millennium, Auckland
SP
21.44-Feb 27Sir Graeme Douglas International
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Honours

🥇

Oceania Athletics Championships

Shot Put

2026
7

The XXXIII Olympic Games

Shot Put

2024
5

World Athletics Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2024
🥇

New Zealand Championships

Shot Put

2024
6

World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023

Shot Put

2023
🥇

New Zealand Championships

Shot Put

2023
7

World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022

Shot Put

2022
🥈

XXII Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2022
🥈

XXII Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2022
7

IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Shot Put

2019
🥇

Oceania Championships

Shot Put

2019
8

IAAF World Championships

Shot Put

2015
🥇

Oceania Championships

Shot Put

2014
🥇

IAAF World Junior Championships

Shot Put (6kg)

2012
🥇

IAAF World Youth Championships

Shot Put (5kg)

2011
🥈

Singapore Youth Olympic Games

Shot Put (5kg)

2010
🥇

IAAF World Junior Championships

Shot Put (6kg)

2010
🥈

Singapore Youth Olympic Games

Shot Put (5kg)

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacko Gill's Shot Put personal best?

Jacko Gill's Shot Put personal best is 22.12, set on Mar 16, 2023 in Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL), #33 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jacko Gill compete in?

Jacko Gill competes in the Shot Put.

How did Jacko Gill perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 20.64, set on Mar 7, 2026 in Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL). Last competition: Oceania Athletics Championships on May 19, 2026, 19.97.

How many medals has Jacko Gill won?

Jacko Gill has won 1 Olympic Games medal.