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John Stapylton-Smith

John Stapylton-Smith

NZLNZLMen
Birth dateAug 12, 1961
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John Stapylton-Smith is a New Zealand thrower, born on August 12, 1961. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 78.14 in the JT and 87.28 in the JavelinThr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
78.14
#698 all-time
1992 season best
75.06
Sep 27, 1992 · Estadio Panamericano, La Habana (CUB)
1992 season best
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Javelin Throw 78.14 (#698 all-time), 1992 season best 75.06 (Sep 27, 1992, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana (CUB)) · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
JT
75.06-Sep 27, 1992
↑
Estadio Panamericano, La Habana (CUB)
1990
JT
75.94-Feb 17, 1990
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1989
JT
78.14-Feb 18, 1989
↑
Hamilton (NZL)
1985
JavelinThr
87.28-Jun 22, 1985
↓
Berkeley, CA (USA)
1985
JT
87.28-Jun 22, 1985
↑
Berkeley, CA (USA)
1984
JT
83.10-Dec 15, 1984
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1984
JavelinThr
83.10-Dec 15, 1984
↓
Christchurch (NZL)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.06-Sep 27La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.94-Feb 17Christchurch

1989

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
71.06-Sep 10Barcelona IAAF World Cup, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
JT
73.08-Aug 28Gateshead
JT
71.24-Mar 19Australian Championships, Brisbane
JT
78.14-Feb 18Hamilton

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
76.94-Oct 6Canberra IAAF World Cup, Bruce Stadium, Canberra
JavelinThr
87.28-Jun 22Berkeley, CA

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
83.10-Dec 15Christchurch
JavelinThr
80.34-Mar 10Auckland

Honours

7

La Habana IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw

1992
7

Barcelona IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw

1989
5

Canberra IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Stapylton-Smith's Javelin Throw personal best?

John Stapylton-Smith's Javelin Throw personal best is 78.14, set on Feb 18, 1989 in Hamilton (NZL), #698 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Stapylton-Smith compete in?

John Stapylton-Smith competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did John Stapylton-Smith perform in 1992?

1992 season best: 75.06, set on Sep 27, 1992 in Estadio Panamericano, La Habana (CUB).