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Kathryn Mitchell

Kathryn Mitchell

AUSAUSWomen
Birth dateJul 10, 1982
BirthplaceHamilton, Australia
Height1.68 m
Weight72 kg

Kathryn Mitchell (born 10 July 1982) is an Australian track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. She has represented her country at three Olympic Games, finishing ninth in 2012 and sixth in 2016. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games with a throw of 68.92 m, a Commonwealth Games, Australian and Oceanian record. It also ranks her ninth on the world all-time list.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
68.92
#9 all-time
2026 season best
58.82
Jul 16, 2026 · Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern
Jul 16, 2026 · 58.82
Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern
Record
Area record · Javelin Throw 68.92
Area record
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Javelin Throw 68.92 (#9 all-time), 2026 season best 58.82 (Jul 16, 2026, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · Last competition: Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern, Jul 16, 2026, 58.82 · Area record (Javelin Throw) · 44 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
JT
58.82-Jul 16, 2026
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Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern
2025
JT
56.06-Aug 9, 2025
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Mityng Ambasadorów Białostockiego i Podlaskiego Sportu
2024
JT
62.63-Aug 10, 2024
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The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2023
JT
62.10-Aug 23, 2023
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World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
2022
JT
57.36-Jun 11, 2022
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Westpfalzstadion, Zweibrücken (GER)
2021
JT
63.50-Jun 12, 2021
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Oceania Invitational 2
2020
JT
59.82-Jan 27, 2020
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Landy Field, Geelong (AUS)
2019
JT
62.78-Apr 6, 2019
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Australian Championships
2018
JT
68.92-Apr 11, 2018
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Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2017
JT
66.12-Jul 6, 2017
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Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
2016
JT
64.37-Mar 5, 2016
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Albert Park, Melbourne (AUS)
2015
JT
63.70-Feb 7, 2015
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Canberra (AUS)
2014
JT
66.10-Feb 15, 2014
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Adelaide (AUS)
2013
JT
63.77-Aug 18, 2013
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IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
2012
JT
64.34-May 25, 2012
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Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
2011
JT
59.47-Aug 13, 2011
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Gold Coast (AUS)
2010
JT
59.68-Mar 28, 2010
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Melbourne (AUS)
2008
JT
58.77-Jan 15, 2008
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Ballarat (AUS)
2007
JT
58.61-Dec 8, 2007
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Ballarat (AUS)
2006
JT
58.81-Jan 7, 2006
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Melbourne (AUS)
2005
JT
54.87-Dec 18, 2005
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Perth (AUS)
2004
JT
48.10-Feb 15, 2004
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Melbourne (AUS)
2003
JT
57.11-Feb 23, 2003
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Canberra (AUS)
2002
JT
54.72-Apr 4, 2002
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Ballarat (AUS)
2001
JT
54.98-Dec 1, 2001
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Ballarat (AUS)
2000
JT
51.44-Dec 4, 2000
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Melbourne (AUS)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
58.82-Jul 16Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern
JT
58.70-May 23USATF Throws Festival

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
53.09-Jul 20World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
JT
53.09-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
JT
55.11-Jun 18Kuortane Games, Kuortaneen keskusurheilukenttä, Kuortane
JT
57.36-Jun 11Sky's the Limit, Westpfalzstadion, Zweibrücken

2021

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
61.85-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
JT
61.82-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
JT
61.82-Aug 6The XXXII Olympic Games
JT
61.85-Aug 3The XXXII Olympic Games
JT
56.25-Jul 11Invitational Meet, Barlow Park, Cairns
JT
57.66-Jun 19Festival of Athletics, Sports Reserve, Townsville
JT
63.50-Jun 12Oceania Invitational 2
JT
61.67-Jun 5Oceania Invitational 1, Performance Centre, Gold Coast
JT
60.50-Apr 29Australian 3000m Championships, Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne
JT
63.34-Apr 17Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
JT
63.34-Apr 15Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
JT
57.55-Apr 15Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney
JT
63.49-Apr 10AV Throwers Meet #9, Athletic Track, Frankston, Melbourne
JT
60.25-Jan 23Victorian Country Ch., Llanberris Athletics Reserve, Ballarat

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
59.82-Jan 27Vic Country Ch., Landy Field, Geelong

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
68.92-Apr 11Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
JT
68.92-Apr 10Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
JT
64.84-Mar 17Sydney Athletics Grand Prix, Sydney
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Honours

7

The XXXIII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2024
6

The XXXII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2021
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Australian Championships

Javelin Throw

2021
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Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2018
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Australian Championships

Javelin Throw

2018
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Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2018
6

The XXXI Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2016
4

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2014
4

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2014
5

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2013
8

The XXX Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2012
5

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2010
5

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2010
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Australian Championships

Javelin Throw

2008
6

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2006
6

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2006
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kathryn Mitchell's Javelin Throw personal best?

Kathryn Mitchell's Javelin Throw personal best is 68.92, set on Apr 11, 2018 in Gold Coast (AUS), #9 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kathryn Mitchell compete in?

Kathryn Mitchell competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Kathryn Mitchell perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 58.82, set on Jul 16, 2026 in Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA). Last competition: Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern on Jul 16, 2026, 58.82.