Louise Mcpaul-Currey

Louise Mcpaul-Currey

Born
Jan 24, 1969 (57 years old)
Birthplace
Port Kembla, Australia
Events
Javelin Throw
Height
1.75 m
Weight
68 kg

Louise Currey (née McPaul; born 24 January 1969 in Port Kembla, New South Wales) is a retired Australian track and field athlete. Originally a heptathlete, she later specialized in the javelin throw.

She is married to fellow retired Australian javelin thrower Andrew Currey. Currey won gold at the 1994 and 1998 Commonwealth Games, as well as a silver medal at the 1996 Olympics.

Her personal best (new javelin) throw of 66.80 metres, achieved in 2000, was the Australian record until bested by Kim Mickle in 2014. Competing at her last competition, the 2000 Summer Olympics, she was knocked out in the qualifying round.

Personal best · Javelin Throw66.80
2000 season best66.80Aug 4, 2000 · Brisbane
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 silver
Last competitionThe XXVII Olympic GamesSep 29, 2000 · 53.32

As of Nov 13, 2026: Javelin Throw 66.80 (#33 all-time), 2000 season best 66.80 (Aug 4, 2000, Brisbane (AUS)) · Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games, Sep 29, 2000, 53.32 · Olympic Games: 2 silver · 57 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
JavelinThrKuala Lumpur 199866.96–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–2–2

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000JT 66.80–Aug 4, 2000Brisbane (AUS)
1999JT 66.03–Jul 26, 1999Linz (AUT)
1998JT 66.96–Sep 19, 1998Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1998JavelinThr 66.96–Sep 19, 1998Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1997JavelinThr 62.92–Sep 20, 1997Jakarta (INA)
1997JT 62.92–Sep 20, 1997Jakarta (INA)
1996JT 62.32–Jul 29, 1996The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1996JavelinThr 65.54–Jul 27, 1996The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Louise Mcpaul-Currey's Javelin Throw personal best is 66.80, set on Aug 5, 2000 in Brisbane (AUS), #33 on the all-time list.

Louise Mcpaul-Currey competes in the Javelin Throw.

2000 season best: 66.80, set on Aug 4, 2000 in Brisbane (AUS). Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games on Sep 29, 2000, 53.32.

Louise Mcpaul-Currey has won 2 Olympic Games medals.