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Mike O'Rourke

Mike O'Rourke

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Birth dateAug 21, 1955
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Mike O'Rourke is a New Zealand thrower, born on August 21, 1955. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 79.00 in the JT and 90.58 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
79.00
#586 all-time
1990 season best
79.00
Feb 3, 1990 · Auckland (NZL)
1990 season best
Last competition
Auckland Commonwealth Games
Feb 3, 1990 · 79.00
Auckland Commonwealth Games
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Javelin Throw 79.00 (#586 all-time), 1990 season best 79.00 (Feb 3, 1990, Auckland (NZL)) · Last competition: Auckland Commonwealth Games, Feb 3, 1990, 79.00 · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

79.00
#586 all-time
90.58

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
JT
79.00-Feb 3, 1990
↓
Auckland Commonwealth Games
1989
JT
77.46-Nov 18, 1989
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1988
JT
77.56-Feb 27, 1988
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1987
JT
75.46-Nov 29, 1987
↓
Christchurch (NZL)
1986
JT
83.70-Jan 11, 1986
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1986
JavelinThr
83.70-Jan 11, 1986
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1985
JavelinThr
85.00-Feb 9, 1985
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1985
JT
85.00-Feb 9, 1985
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1983
JT
90.58-Jan 22, 1983
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1983
JavelinThr
90.58-Jan 22, 1983
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1982
JT
89.48-Oct 9, 1982
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
1982
JavelinThr
89.48-Oct 9, 1982
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
1981
JT
89.58-Mar 11, 1981
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1981
JavelinThr
89.58-Mar 11, 1981
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1980
JT
82.66-Aug 13, 1980
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1980
JavelinThr
82.66-Aug 13, 1980
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1979
JavelinThr
85.80-Aug 24, 1979
↓
Montréal IAAF World Cup
1979
JT
85.80-Aug 24, 1979
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1978
JavelinThr
86.00-Dec 27, 1978
↓
Whanganui (NZL)
1978
JT
86.00-Dec 27, 1978
↓
Whanganui (NZL)
1977
JavelinThr
74.46-Sep 4, 1977
↓
Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)
1977
JT
74.46-Sep 4, 1977
↓
Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
79.00-Feb 3Auckland Commonwealth Games

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
77.46-Nov 18Auckland
JT
77.04-Jan 17Whanganui

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
76.30-Mar 12Hamilton
JT
77.56-Feb 27Auckland

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.46-Nov 29Christchurch

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
83.70-Jan 11Auckland

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
85.00-Feb 9Auckland

1983

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
75.32-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JavelinThr
85.60-Jul 12Hengelo
JavelinThr
82.44-Jul 9Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
JavelinThr
79.94-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JavelinThr
82.22-Jan 30Canberra
JavelinThr
81.40-Jan 27Melbourne
JavelinThr
90.58-Jan 22Auckland
JavelinThr
86.10-Jan 19Wellington
JavelinThr
84.40-Jan 15Christchurch
JavelinThr
83.20-Jan 9Brisbane

1982

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
89.48-Oct 9Brisbane Commonwealth Games, Brisbane
JavelinThr
83.66-Sep 27Brisbane
JavelinThr
87.84-Jun 26Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
JavelinThr
87.62-Jan 18Sydney

1981

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
79.78-Sep 4Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
JavelinThr
84.96-Jul 8Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JavelinThr
80.76-Mar 21Adelaide
JavelinThr
89.58-Mar 11Auckland
JavelinThr
84.36-Jan 25Auckland

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
82.66-Aug 13Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
85.80-Aug 24Montréal IAAF World Cup

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
86.00-Dec 27Whanganui

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
74.46-Sep 4Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf

Honours

5

Auckland Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

1990
5

Auckland Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

1990
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Brisbane Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1982
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Brisbane Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1982
6

Roma IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1981
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Montréal IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1979
6

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mike O'Rourke's Javelin Throw personal best?

Mike O'Rourke's Javelin Throw personal best is 79.00, set on Feb 3, 1990 in Auckland (NZL), #586 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mike O'Rourke compete in?

Mike O'Rourke competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Mike O'Rourke perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 79.00, set on Feb 3, 1990 in Auckland (NZL). Last competition: Auckland Commonwealth Games on Feb 3, 1990, 79.00.