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John Kelly

John Kelly

IRLIRLMen
Birth dateMar 10, 1996
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John Kelly is a Ireland thrower, born on March 10, 1996. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.

His personal bests include 20.16 in the SP, 43.50 in the DT, 41.97 in the JT, 46.48 in the HT and 18.61 in the ShotPut(6k. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.16
#515 all-time
2026 season best
18.15
May 16, 2026 · Skruvs IP, Skruv (SWE)
2026 season best
Last competition
Morton Games
Jul 10, 2026 · 16.90
Morton Games
Age
30 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Shot Put 20.16 (#515 all-time), 2026 season best 18.15 (May 16, 2026, Skruvs IP, Skruv (SWE)) · Last competition: Morton Games, Jul 10, 2026, 16.90 · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

20.16
#515 all-time
43.50
41.97
46.48
ShotPut(6k
18.61
ShotPut(5k
18.42

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SP
18.15-May 16, 2026
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Marknadsspelen
2026
SPi
18.19-Mar 1, 2026
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Irish Senior Indoor Championships
2025
SP
18.36-Jul 11, 2025
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Morton Games
2024
SP
17.12-Jun 19, 2024
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Lundakvällen
2023
SP
18.64-Mar 12, 2023
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European Throwing Cup, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
2023
SPi
19.39-Jan 21, 2023
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Quality Hotel Games, Telekonsult Arena, Växjö (i)
2022
SP
20.16-Jul 5, 2022
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Cork City Sports, Munster Technological University Track, Cork
2021
SPi
16.89-Feb 25, 2021
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Telekonsult Arena, Växjö (SWE) (i)
2021
SP
16.89-Feb 25, 2021
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2020
SP
18.62-Jul 12, 2020
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Arenastadens Kastpark, Växjö (SWE)
2020
JT
41.97-Sep 16, 2020-Arenastadens Kastplan, Växjö (SWE)
2020
DT
43.50-Sep 12, 2020-Arenastadens Kastplan, Växjö (SWE)
2020
HT
46.48-Sep 16, 2020-Arenastadens Kastplan, Växjö (SWE)
2019
SP
18.01-Jul 21, 2019
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Ystad (SWE)
2018
SP
16.98-Mar 11, 2018
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Leiria European Throwing Cup, Leiria
2018
SPi
17.53-Feb 18, 2018
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Irish Indoor Championships
2017
SPi
17.49-Feb 5, 2017
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Dublin (IRL) (i)
2017
SP
17.49-Feb 5, 2017
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2016
SP
16.26-Aug 17, 2016
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Manchester (GBR)
2015
SP
15.97-Feb 22, 2015
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2015
SPi
15.97-Feb 22, 2015
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Athlone (IRL) (i)
2015
ShotPut(6k
18.61-May 10, 2015
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Letterkenny (IRL)
2014
SP
15.46-May 5, 2014
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Lifford (IRL)
2014
ShotPut(6k
17.80-Mar 23, 2014
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2014
ShotPut(6ki
17.80-Mar 23, 2014
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Athlone (IRL) (i)
2013
SP
14.12-Aug 20, 2013
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Belfast (GBR)
2013
ShotPut(6k
16.31-Jun 29, 2013
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Tullamore (IRL)
2013
ShotPut(5k
18.42-Aug 3, 2013
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Colwyn Bay (GBR)
2012
ShotPut(6k
14.85-Jun 24, 2012
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Tullamore (IRL)
2012
ShotPut(5k
16.80-Jul 28, 2012
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Tullamore (IRL)
2011
ShotPut(5k
16.37-Jun 19, 2011
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Antrim (GBR)

2026

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.90-Jul 10Morton Games
SP
17.86-May 28Trond Mohn Games
SP
18.15-May 16Marknadsspelen
SPi
18.19-Mar 1Irish Senior Indoor Championships
SPi
18.19-Feb 28Irish Senior Indoor Championships

2025

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.51-Aug 244J Studios scottishathletics National Senior & Under 17 Champs
SP
17.51-Aug 234J Studios scottishathletics National Senior & Under 17 Champs
SP
17.85-Aug 2Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
SP
18.20-Jul 22Folksam Grand Prix Varberg, Påskbergsvallen, Varberg
SP
18.02-Jul 20Kalmar Sommarspel, Fredriksskans, Kalmar
SP
18.36-Jul 11Morton Games
SP
18.23-Jul 9Cork City Sports
SP
18.06-Jun 21Bottnarydskastet, Bottnaryds IP, Bottnaryd
SP
17.91-Jun 15Laxaspelen, Halmstad Arena IP, Halmstad
SP
17.44-Jun 3Trond Mohn Games, Fana Stadion, Bergen
SP
18.25-May 29B-Tex Cup, Furudals IP, Villstad
SP
18.12-May 17Marknadsspelen, Skruvs IP, Skruv
SPi
17.85-Feb 23Irish Indoor Championships
SPi
17.85-Feb 22Irish Indoor Championships
SPi
17.23-Feb 15Bannister Winter Classic
SPi
17.97-Jan 18Quality Hotel Games, Telekonsult Arena, Växjö (i)

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.12-Jun 19Lundakvällen

2022

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.39-Aug 27Victor Svanesohn Memorial, Hedens IP, Helsingborg
SP
18.55-Jul 30Gothenburg Athletics GP, Slottsskogsvallen, Göteborg
SP
17.92-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
20.16-Jul 5Cork City Sports, Munster Technological University Track, Cork
SP
19.45-Jul 2Morton Games
SP
19.25-Jun 25Irish Championships
SP
18.75-Jun 14CITIUS Meeting, Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
SP
19.10-Jun 11Gouden Spike, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden
SP
19.57-Jun 8Trond Mohn Games, Fana Stadion, Bergen
SP
18.44-May 24Kasttävling, Arenastadens Kastpark, Växjö
SP
18.54-May 21Marknadsspelen, Skruvs IP, Skruv
SP
18.72-May 14Vårkastet, Gröna Dalens IP, Bålsta
SP
18.83-Mar 13European Throwing Cup, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
SP
18.46-Feb 28Kultävling, Telekonsult Arena, Växjö (i)
SP
17.66-Feb 19Raka Spåret, Sätra Friidrottshall, Sätra (i)
SP
18.22-Feb 12Växjö Inomhuskast, Tipshallen, Växjö (i)
SP
17.72-Feb 5Wexio Indoor Games, Telekonsult Arena, Växjö (i)

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.89-Feb 25Kultävling, Telekonsult Arena, Växjö (i)

2020

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
41.97-Sep 16Castorama, Arenastadens Kastplan, Växjö
HT
46.48-Sep 16Castorama, Arenastadens Kastplan, Växjö
SP
17.70-Sep 16Castorama, Arenastadens Kastplan, Växjö
DT
42.39-Sep 16Castorama, Arenastadens Kastplan, Växjö
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Honours

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Irish Championships

Shot Put

2022
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Irish Championships

Shot Put

2020
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Irish Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2020
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Irish Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2017
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Irish Championships

Shot Put

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Kelly's Shot Put personal best?

John Kelly's Shot Put personal best is 20.16, set on Jul 5, 2022 in Munster Technological University Track, Cork (IRL), #515 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Kelly compete in?

John Kelly competes in the Shot Put.

How did John Kelly perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 18.15, set on May 16, 2026 in Skruvs IP, Skruv (SWE). Last competition: Morton Games on Jul 10, 2026, 16.90.