Lara Smits
NetherlandsActive- Born
- Jun 6, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put · Discus Throw
Lara Smits is a Netherlands sprinter, born on June 6, 2004. She competes primarily in the 200m, 800m and 100mH.
Her personal bests include 27.96 in the 200m, 2:40.76 in the 800m, 16.02 in the 100mH, 1.61 in the HJ and 5.10 in the LJ. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · Shot Put15.45
2025 season best15.45Aug 3, 2025 · FBK Stadium, Hengelo
Personal best · Discus Throw49.48
Last competitionBill Bergan OpenJan 16, 2026 · DNS
As of Nov 6, 2026: Shot Put 15.45, Discus Throw 49.48, 2025 season best 15.45 (Aug 3, 2025, FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)) · Last competition: Bill Bergan Open, Jan 16, 2026, DNS · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | weight-throw Indoor | 15.38 | – | Mar 2, 2025 | Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) |
| 2025 | SP | 15.45 | – | Aug 3, 2025 | Dutch Championships |
| 2025 | DT | 49.48 | – | Apr 19, 2025 | Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS |
| 2025 | HT | 50.75 | – | May 17, 2025 | Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship |
| 2024 | SP | 13.52 | – | Jun 2, 2024 | Competitie 2e Divisie Poule 3 R2 |
| 2024 | HT | 44.49 | – | May 10, 2024 | Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN |
| 2024 | DT | 49.28 | – | Apr 26, 2024 | 114th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | HJ Indoor | 1.49 | – | Feb 5, 2023 | Dutch U20 Indoor Combined Events Championships |