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Kirsten Hellier Smith

NZLWomen

Birth dateOct 6, 1969

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Kirsten Hellier Smith is a New Zealand thrower, born on October 6, 1969. She competes primarily in the JT, HT and JavelinThr.

Her personal bests include 53.43 in the JT, 39.02 in the HT and 59.34 in the JavelinThr. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts

Javelin Throw

53.43

#971 all-time

2002 season best

46.76

Mar 31, 2002 · Whanganui (NZL)

2002 season best

Age

56 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: Javelin Throw 53.43 (#971 all-time), 2002 season best 46.76 (Mar 31, 2002, Whanganui (NZL)) · 56 years old

Personal bests

53.43

#971 all-time

39.02

JavelinThr

59.34

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2002	JT	46.76	-	Mar 31, 2002	↑	Whanganui (NZL)
1999	HT	39.02	-	Jan 29, 1999	-	Hamilton (NZL)
1999	JT	53.43	-	Jan 24, 1999	↑	Hamilton (NZL)
1999	JavelinThr	54.14	-	Feb 12, 1999	↓	Hamilton (NZL)
1998	JT	44.49	-	Feb 1, 1998	↑	Hamilton (NZL)
1998	JavelinThr	44.49	-	Feb 1, 1998	↓	Hamilton (NZL)
1992	JavelinThr	59.34	-	Jul 31, 1992	↓	Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1992	JT	59.34	-	Jul 31, 1992	↑	The XXV Olympic Games
1991	JT	53.98	-	Aug 31, 1991	↑	National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
1991	JavelinThr	53.98	-	Aug 31, 1991	↓	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1988	JavelinThr	48.94	-	Jul 29, 1988	↓	Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships
1988	JT	48.94	-	Jul 29, 1988	↑	Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury (CAN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	46.76	-	Mar 31	Whanganui

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	52.67	-	Feb 28	New Zealand Championships, Hamilton
JavelinThr	54.14	-	Feb 12	Hamilton Porritt Classic, Hamilton
JT	52.61	-	Jan 31	North Shore, North Shore City
HT	39.02	-	Jan 29	Hamilton
JT	53.43	-	Jan 24	Wellington

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JavelinThr	44.49	-	Feb 1	Hamilton Div I., Hamilton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	59.34	-	Jul 31	The XXV Olympic Games
JavelinThr	59.34	-	Jul 31	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JavelinThr	53.98	-	Aug 31	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JavelinThr	47.66	-	Jul 30	Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships, Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury
JavelinThr	48.94	-	Jul 29	Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kirsten Hellier Smith's Javelin Throw personal best?

Kirsten Hellier Smith's Javelin Throw personal best is 53.43, set on Jan 24, 1999 in Wellington (NZL), #971 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kirsten Hellier Smith compete in?

Kirsten Hellier Smith competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Kirsten Hellier Smith perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 46.76, set on Mar 31, 2002 in Whanganui (NZL).

Kirsten Hellier Smith

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2002

1999

1998

1992

1991

1988

Honours

Frequently asked questions