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Melissa Boekelman
- Born
- May 11, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put
- Height
- 1.76 m
- Weight
- 85 kg
Melissa Boekelman is a Netherlands thrower, born on May 11, 1989. Standing 1.76 m and weighing 85 kg, She competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.
Her personal bests include 18.66 in the SP, 54.08 in the DT, 53.75 in the JT, 50.67 in the HT and 19.12 in the ShotPut(3k. She has earned 25 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Personal best · Shot Put18.66
2025 season best14.88May 17, 2025 · Vughtse Sports Club Prins Hendrik, Vught
Last competitionFirst League Interclub M+VMay 18, 2025 · 41.93
As of Oct 30, 2026: Shot Put 18.66 (#253 all-time), 2025 season best 14.88 (May 17, 2025, Vughtse Sports Club Prins Hendrik, Vught (NED)) · Last competition: First League Interclub M+V, May 18, 2025, 41.93 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SP | 14.88 | – | May 17, 2025 | SplitTime NK Teams |
| 2025 | DT | 41.93 | – | May 18, 2025 | First League Interclub M+V |
| 2024 | SP | 16.27 | – | May 1, 2024 | 16de Stessens 1 mei Athletics Classic Meeting, Sport Vlaanderen Herentals, Herentals |
| 2024 | JT | 42.69 | – | May 19, 2024 | SplitTime NK Teams |
| 2024 | HT | 48.00 | – | May 19, 2024 | SplitTime NK Teams |
| 2023 | SP | 16.54 | – | Jul 28, 2023 | Dutch Championships, Atletiekbaan Breda, Breda |
| 2021 | SP Indoor | 17.28 | – | Feb 14, 2021 | Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED) (i) |
| 2021 | SP | 17.28 | – | Feb 14, 2021 | – |