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Mercedes Chilla

Mercedes Chilla

ESPESPWomen
Birth dateJan 19, 1980
BirthplaceJerez de la Frontera, Spain
Height1.69 m
Weight-

Mercedes Chilla López (born January 19, 1980, in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz) is a javelin thrower from Spain. She has represented Spain at two Summer Olympics (2004 and 2008) and has also competed at the World Championships in Athletics. Chilla is the Spanish record holder for the event, with a best mark of 64.07 metres, and has won medals at the Mediterranean Games and the Ibero-American Championships.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
64.07
#77 all-time
2019 season best
52.90
May 11, 2019 · Valencia (ESP)
2019 season best
Last competition
Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia
Aug 31, 2019 · 51.99
Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia
Record
National record · Javelin Throw 64.07
National record
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: Javelin Throw 64.07 (#77 all-time), 2019 season best 52.90 (May 11, 2019, Valencia (ESP)) · Last competition: Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia, Aug 31, 2019, 51.99 · National record (Javelin Throw) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
JT
52.90-May 11, 2019
↓
Valencia (ESP)
2018
JT
52.61-Jul 21, 2018
↓
Spanish Championships, Getafe
2017
JT
53.11-Jun 10, 2017
↓
Castellón (ESP)
2016
JT
50.87-May 28, 2016
↓
Mersin (TUR)
2015
JT
58.77-May 30, 2015
↓
Mersin (TUR)
2014
JT
58.06-Jun 28, 2014
↓
Zaragoza (ESP)
2013
JT
59.76-Jun 9, 2013
↓
Rabat (MAR)
2012
JT
57.40-May 19, 2012
↓
Durango (ESP)
2011
JT
63.77-Jun 5, 2011
↓
Rabat (MAR)
2010
JT
64.07-Jun 12, 2010
↓
Valencia (ESP)
2009
SP
12.72-Feb 22, 2009
↑
Sevilla (ESP) (i)
2009
JT
61.76-Jun 10, 2009
↓
Huelva (ESP)
2008
SP
13.66-Feb 24, 2008
↑
Valencia (ESP) (i)
2008
JT
61.81-Aug 19, 2008
↓
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007
SP
13.10-Feb 17, 2007
↑
Sevilla (ESP) (i)
2007
JT
62.19-Jul 28, 2007
↓
Zaragoza (ESP)
2006
SP
13.27-Feb 25, 2006
↑
San Sebastián (ESP) (i)
2006
JT
63.20-Aug 20, 2006
↓
Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
2005
JT
60.22-Jun 18, 2005
↓
Gävle (SWE)
2004
JT
62.32-Jul 24, 2004
↓
Castellón (ESP)
2003
JT
59.22-Feb 23, 2003
↓
Jaén (ESP)
2002
JT
57.78-May 4, 2002
↓
Valencia (ESP)
2001
JT
57.78-Jul 12, 2001
↓
Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
2000
JT
57.91-May 6, 2000
↓
Oviedo (ESP)
1999
JT
54.41-May 8, 1999
↓
Guadalajara (ESP)
1999
JavelinThr
55.32-Jan 23, 1999
↓
El Puerto de Santa María (ESP)
1998
JT
45.45-Jul 30, 1998
↓
Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
1998
JavelinThr
53.45-Jun 14, 1998
↓
L'Hospitalet (ESP)

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.99-Aug 31Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia
JT
49.32-Jul 27Campeonato de España de Federaciones Autonómicas, Pamplona
JT
48.55-Jun 15Spanish Club Championships, Zaragoza
JT
50.51-Jun 1Spanish Club Championships, Pamplona
JT
50.34-May 25ECCC Group A, Castellón
JT
52.90-May 11Spanish Club Championships, Valencia

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
52.61-Jul 21Spanish Championships, Getafe
JT
50.21-Jun 16Castellón Spanish Club Championships, Castellón
JT
49.95-May 27Birmingham ECCC Group A, Birmingham
JT
49.95-May 26Birmingham ECCC Group A, Birmingham
JT
50.68-May 19Spanish Club Championships, San Sebastián
JT
48.22-Apr 28Spanish Club Championships, Valencia

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
50.72-Jul 22Spanish Championships, Barcelona
JT
53.11-Jun 10Castellón Spanish Club Championships, Castellón
JT
50.66-May 20Spanish Club Championships, Valencia
JT
51.88-Apr 29Spanish Club Championships, San Sebastián

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
50.02-Jul 23Spanish Championships, Gijón
JT
50.87-May 28Mersin ECCC Group A, Mersin

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
56.05-Aug 1Spanish Championships, Castellón
JT
55.34-Jul 11Madrid Meeting 2015, Moratalaz, Madrid
JT
54.02-Jun 20European Team Championships, Olympic Stadium, Cheboksary
JT
58.77-May 30Mersin ECCC Group A, Mersin
JT
55.42-May 23Spanish Club Championships, Valencia
JT
54.81-May 9Pamplona Spanish Club Championships, Pamplona

2014

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
57.91-Aug 14Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
JT
57.82-Aug 12Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
JT
57.91-Aug 12Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
JT
55.94-Jul 26Spanish Championships, Alcobendas
JT
51.03-Jul 12Alcorcón Camp. de España de Federaciones Autonómicas, Alcorcón
JT
58.06-Jun 28Spanish Club Championships, Zaragoza
JT
56.03-Jun 21European Team Championships, Eintracht-Stadion, Braunschweig
JT
52.53-May 24Vila Real de Santo António ECCC Group A, Vila Real de Santo António
JT
55.64-May 17Spanish Club Championships, Valencia
JT
54.10-May 9Cartagena Spanish University Championships, Cartagena

2013

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
54.49-Jul 27Spanish Championships, Alcobendas
JT
57.89-Jul 13Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Moratalaz, Madrid
JT
55.99-Jul 6Paris Meeting AREVA
JT
58.55-Jun 22European Team Championships, International Stadium, Gateshead
JT
59.76-Jun 9Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
JT
56.24-May 25Vila Real de Santo António ECCC Group A, Vila Real de Santo António
JT
58.06-May 18Valladolid Spanish Club Championships, Valladolid
JT
53.00-Apr 27Spanish Club Championships, Valencia

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
57.40-May 19Durango Spanish Club Championships, Durango

2011

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
58.34-Sep 1IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
58.34-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
60.91-Aug 6Spanish Championships, Málaga
JT
58.71-Jun 18European Team Championships, Olympiastadion, Stockholm
JT
59.11-Jun 11Spanish Club Championships, Valencia
JT
63.77-Jun 5Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
JT
61.72-May 28Vila Real de Santo António ECCC Group A, Vila Real de Santo António
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Honours

🥇

Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2014
🥈

European Team Championships

Javelin Throw

2013
🥇

Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2011
5

Barcelona European Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
🥇

Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
🥇

San Fernando Ibero American Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
5

Barcelona European Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
🥇

Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2009
8

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2008
🥇

Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2008
8

The XXIX Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2008
🥇

San Sebastian Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2007
7

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2007
🥉

Tel Aviv European Winter Throwing Cup

Javelin Throw

2006
🥉

Göteborg European Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
🥇

Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
🥉

Göteborg European Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
🥇

Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2005
🥇

Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2004
🥇

de la Frontera Spanish Championships

Javelin Throw

2003
🥉

Daegu Universiade

Javelin Throw

2003
🥈

Amsterdam European U23 Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
🥉

Rio de Janeiro Ibero-American Championships

Javelin Throw

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mercedes Chilla's Javelin Throw personal best?

Mercedes Chilla's Javelin Throw personal best is 64.07, set on Jun 12, 2010 in Valencia (ESP), #77 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mercedes Chilla compete in?

Mercedes Chilla competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Mercedes Chilla perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 52.90, set on May 11, 2019 in Valencia (ESP). Last competition: Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia on Aug 31, 2019, 51.99.