Meg Ritchie
- Born
- Jul 6, 1952 (74 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
- Height
- 1.78 m
- Weight
- 87 kg
Margaret "Meg" Elizabeth Stone Ritchie (born 6 July 1952) is a retired Scottish discus thrower and Shot putter.
She reached the Olympic finals at discus in Moscow 1980 (9th) and Los Angeles 1984 (5th). She also won the 1982 Commonwealth Games title.
Her discus best of 67.48 metres has stood as the British record since 1981, while her shot put best of 18.99 metres has stood as the Scottish record since 1983. Their athletic achievements reflect years of dedicated training and competition at the highest levels.
Personal best · Discus Throw67.48
1984 season best65.02May 5, 1984 · Hamilton
National record67.48Discus Throw
Personal best · Shot Put19.05
As of Nov 8, 2026: Discus Throw 67.48, Shot Put 19.05 (#188 all-time), 1984 season best 65.02 (May 5, 1984, Hamilton (NZL)) · National record (Discus Throw) · 74 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SP | 17.69 | – | Jan 26, 1984 | Hamilton (NZL) |
| 1984 | DT | 65.02 | – | May 5, 1984 | Hamilton (NZL) |
| 1983 | SP | 19.05 | – | Apr 30, 1983 | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 1983 | DT | 67.44 | – | Jul 14, 1983 | Scotch Plains, NJ (USA) |
| 1982 | DT | 66.04 | – | May 15, 1982 | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 1981 | DT | 67.48 | – | Apr 26, 1981 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1980 | DT | 65.96 | – | Jul 19, 1980 | Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS) |
| 1978 | DT | 60.80 | – | Apr 15, 1978 | Edinburgh (GBR) |