Michael Wesley Badenhorst
- Born
- May 5, 2006 (20 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw
Michael Wesley Badenhorst is a South Africa thrower, born on May 5, 2006. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.
His personal bests include 16.38 in the SP, 58.22 in the DT, 60.93 in the DiscusThro, 16.67 in the ShotPut(6k and 18.81 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Discus Throw58.22
2026 season best58.22May 2, 2026 · Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 29, 2026 · 56.28
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 58.22, 2026 season best 58.22 (May 2, 2026, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 56.28 · 20 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
DiscusThroPretoria 202360.93––
ShotPut(6kPretoria 202416.67––
ShotPut(5kPotchefstroom 202318.81––
ShotPut(4kPretoria 202016.24––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 16.38 | – | Apr 11, 2026 | Tennessee Invite |
| 2026 | DT | 58.22 | – | May 2, 2026 | Jim Green Invitational |
| 2025 | DT | 52.66 | – | Apr 25, 2025 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2025 | DiscusThro | 60.97 | – | Mar 27, 2025 | South African U20 Championships |
| 2024 | ShotPut(6k | 16.67 | – | Mar 2, 2024 | AGN League 5, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2024 | DiscusThro | 60.09 | – | Aug 30, 2024 | World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events |
| 2023 | ShotPut(5k | 18.81 | – | Oct 20, 2023 | NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2023 | DT | 59.42 | – | Jan 14, 2023 | AGN Track and Field League 1 - Seniors, U16, U18 & U20, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |