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Matthew Simson

Matthew Simson

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Birth dateMay 28, 1970
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Matthew Simson is a United Kingdom thrower, born on May 28, 1970. He competes primarily in the SP.

His personal bests include 19.49 in the SP. He has earned 3 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.49
#939 all-time
1998 season best
18.44
Apr 18, 1998 · Gainesville, FL (USA)
1998 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 19.49 (#939 all-time), 1998 season best 18.44 (Apr 18, 1998, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · 56 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
SP
18.44-Apr 18, 1998
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA)
1997
SP
19.41-Feb 2, 1997
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1996
SP
19.22-Jun 26, 1996
↓
Thurrock (GBR)
1995
SP
18.68-Mar 25, 1995
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA)
1994
SP
19.49-Aug 28, 1994
↓
Victoria (CAN)
1993
SP
18.95-Mar 12, 1993
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1992
SP
18.98-Feb 23, 1992
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1991
SP
19.23-May 23, 1991
↓
Tallahassee, FL (USA)
1989
SP
18.11-Aug 27, 1989
↓
European Junior Championships
1988
SP
17.11-Jul 30, 1988
↓
Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury (CAN)
1987
SP
16.49-Aug 9, 1987
↓
European Junior Championships

1998

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.64-Aug 29Bedford
SP
16.41-Aug 7London, Hendon
SP
17.20-Jul 26AAA Championships, Birmingham
SP
16.74-Jul 19Liverpool
SP
17.99-May 16Watford British League Division I, Watford
SP
18.44-Apr 18Gainesville Barnett Bank Invitational, Gainesville, FL

1997

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.38-Aug 16London
SP
19.30-Jul 27London
SP
19.30-Jul 17Bath
SP
19.11-Jul 12AAA Championships, Birmingham
SP
18.50-Jul 5Solihull
SP
18.76-Jun 28Edinburgh
SP
19.04-Jun 21London (Chrystal Palace), London
SP
18.67-Jun 7London (Hendon), London
SP
18.77-May 3Enfield
SP
18.30-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships
SP
19.41-Feb 2Gainesville ACC-SEC Challenge, Gainesville, FL (i)
SP
18.91-Jan 26Gainesville Florida Invitational, Gainesville, FL (i)

1996

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.58-Jul 12London KP Games, London
SP
18.95-Jun 30Gateshead BUPA Games, Gateshead
SP
19.22-Jun 26Thurrock
SP
18.84-Jun 22Bournemouth
SP
18.82-Jun 19Bath
SP
18.82-Jun 15AAA Championships
SP
18.51-Jun 4Lidingö
SP
18.99-Jun 1London (Crystal Palace), London
SP
18.93-May 25Cardiff

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.68-Mar 25Gainesville, FL

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.49-Aug 28Victoria Commonwealth Games, Victoria

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.50-Jul 10Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
SP
18.95-Mar 12NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Indianapolis, IN (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.98-Feb 23Gainesville, FL (i)

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.51-Aug 7Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
SP
19.18-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
SP
19.23-May 23Tallahassee, FL

1989

5 performances

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.11-Jul 30Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships, Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury
SP
16.78-Jul 29Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.49-Aug 9European Junior Championships
SP
16.49-Aug 6European Junior Championships

Honours

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AAA Championships

Shot Put

1996
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Victoria Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

1994
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Victoria Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

1994
🥉

European Junior Championships

Shot Put

1989
5

Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships

Shot Put

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Simson's Shot Put personal best?

Matthew Simson's Shot Put personal best is 19.49, set on Aug 28, 1994 in Victoria (CAN), #939 on the all-time list.

Which events does Matthew Simson compete in?

Matthew Simson competes in the Shot Put.

How did Matthew Simson perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 18.44, set on Apr 18, 1998 in Gainesville, FL (USA).