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Matthew Denny
AustraliaActive- Born
- Jun 2, 1996 (30 years old)
- Birthplace
- Toowoomba, Australia
- Events
- Discus Throw
- Height
- 1.95 m
- Weight
- 118 kg
Matthew Denny is an Australian track and field athlete who specializes in the discus throw. Born on 2 June 1996 in Toowoomba, Australia, he stands 195 cm tall and weighs 118 kg, possessing the powerful build required to compete at the highest level of the throwing events.
Denny made his mark on the global stage by winning the bronze medal in the men's discus throw at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This achievement represented the culmination of years of development and marked him as one of the leading discus throwers of his generation.
As one of Australia's premier field event athletes, Denny's Olympic medal has established him as a key figure in the Australian athletics scene. His combination of size, technique, and competitive determination continues to make him a formidable presence on the international circuit.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Discus Throw 74.78 (#2 all-time), 2026 season best 74.04 (Apr 9, 2026, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA)) · Last competition: Allianz Memorial van Damme, Sep 4, 2026, 68.04 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · Area record (Discus Throw) · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DT | 74.04 | – | Apr 9, 2026 | Oklahoma Throws Series |
| 2025 | DT | 74.78 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events |
| 2024 | SP | 18.38 | – | Dec 14, 2024 | On Track Nights: Zatopek: 10, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne |
| 2024 | DT | 69.96 | – | Sep 13, 2024 | Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
| 2023 | DT | 68.43 | – | Sep 17, 2023 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
| 2022 | DT | 67.26 | – | Aug 4, 2022 | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
| 2021 | DT | 67.02 | – | Jul 31, 2021 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
| 2020 | DT | 65.47 | – | Feb 28, 2020 | Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic |