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Mirela Manjani-Tzelili

Mirela Manjani-Tzelili

GREGREWomen
Birth dateDec 21, 1976
BirthplaceDurrës, Albania
Height1.65 m
Weight64 kg

Mirela Maniani (Greek: Μιρέλα Μανιάνι, [miˈrela maˈɲani], born 21 December 1976) is a Greek retired track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. She was named the Greek Female Athlete of the Year for 2003.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
67.51
#18 all-time
2005 season best
59.22
Jun 11, 2005 · Athina (GRE)
2005 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Aug 6, 2005 · NM
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold, 1 silver
Record
National record · Javelin Throw 67.51
National record
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Javelin Throw 67.51 (#18 all-time), 2005 season best 59.22 (Jun 11, 2005, Athina (GRE)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 6, 2005, NM · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold, 1 silver · National record (Javelin Throw) · 49 years old

PB

Personal bests

67.51
#18 all-time
JavelinThr
65.14
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-112
World Championships21-3
Total2215

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
JT
59.22-Jun 11, 2005
↓
Athina (GRE)
2004
JT
64.29-Aug 27, 2004
↓
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2003
JT
66.52-Aug 30, 2003
↓
IAAF World Championships
2002
JT
67.47-Aug 8, 2002
↓
München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
2001
JT
66.70-Jun 16, 2001
↓
Athens Greek Championships
2000
JT
67.51-Sep 30, 2000
↓
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
JT
67.09-Aug 28, 1999
↓
IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998
JavelinThr
65.14-Aug 18, 1998
↓
Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1998
JT
65.14-Aug 22, 1998
↓
Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1997
JavelinThr
63.50-Aug 7, 1997
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1997
JT
63.50-Aug 7, 1997
↓
Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
1996
JT
55.64-Jul 29, 1996
↓
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1996
JavelinThr
62.46-Mar 23, 1996
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1995
JT
51.64-Jul 30, 1995
↓
European Junior Championships
1995
JavelinThr
62.40-Aug 6, 1995
↓
IAAF World Championships
1994
JT
53.38-Jul 20, 1994
↓
Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1994
JavelinThr
53.38-Jul 20, 1994
↓
Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
NM-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JT
57.21-Jun 18SPAR European Cup, Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze
JT
59.22-Jun 11Greek Championships, Athina
JT
56.50-May 8Agios Kosmas Greek Club Championships, Agios Kosmas

2004

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
64.29-Aug 27The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JT
63.61-Aug 27-
JT
61.04-Aug 25The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JT
64.29-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JT
61.04-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JT
58.92-Jun 11Athens Greek Championships, Athina
JT
54.53-Jun 11Athens Greek Championships, Athina

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
66.52-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
JT
62.48-Aug 28IAAF World Championships
JT
66.52-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
JT
62.48-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
JT
63.13-Jun 21SPAR European Cup, Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze
JT
60.61-May 17Agios Kosmas Greek Club Ch. Div. A, Agios Kosmas
JT
61.36-May 4Agios Kosmas Greek Club Championships, Agios Kosmas

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
67.47-Aug 8München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
JT
61.09-Aug 6München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
JT
67.47-Aug 6München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
JT
63.04-Jun 22Banska Bystrica European Cup 1st League A, Banská Bystrica
JT
60.57-May 12Athens Greek Spring Ch., Athina
JT
59.45-Apr 29Athens, Athina

2001

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
65.78-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
JT
61.75-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
JT
61.75-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
JT
65.78-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
JT
65.05-Jun 23European Cup 1st League Group A, Vaasa
JT
66.70-Jun 16Athens Greek Championships
JT
57.85-May 6Athens Greek Club Ch. 1st Div., Athina
JT
57.04-Apr 21Pireaus Greek Club Ch. Gr. 2, Pireaus

2000

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
67.51-Sep 30The XXVII Olympic Games
JT
63.34-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
JT
63.34-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
JT
67.51-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
JT
61.94-Jul 30Athens Greek Club Championships, Athina
JT
57.84-Jul 15European Cup, International Stadium, Gateshead
JT
64.51-Jun 28Athens Tsiklitiria, Athina
JT
61.13-Apr 22Pireaus Group II., Pireaus

1999

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
67.09-Aug 28IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
JT
61.45-Aug 26IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
JT
61.45-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
JT
67.09-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
JT
66.55-Aug 7Athens Greek Championships
JT
64.99-Jun 5-
JT
64.99-Jun 5European Cup 1st League Group B, Athina
JT
63.55-May 16Athens Greek Club Ch. A, Athina
JT
57.99-Apr 18Pireaus Clubs Ch., Pireaus

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
65.14-Aug 22Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
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Honours

🥇

Greek Championships

Javelin Throw

2005
🥉

The XXVIII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2004
🥇

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2003
🥇

München European Championships

Javelin Throw

2002
🥇

München European Championships

Javelin Throw

2002
🥇

Athens Greek Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
🥈

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
🥈

The XXVII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2000
🥇

Athens Greek Championships

Javelin Throw

1999
🥇

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

1999
🥇

Athens Balkan Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1997
🥈

European Junior Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1995
8

Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mirela Manjani-Tzelili's Javelin Throw personal best?

Mirela Manjani-Tzelili's Javelin Throw personal best is 67.51, set on Sep 30, 2000 in Olympic Stadium, Sydney (AUS), #18 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mirela Manjani-Tzelili compete in?

Mirela Manjani-Tzelili competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Mirela Manjani-Tzelili perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 59.22, set on Jun 11, 2005 in Athina (GRE). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 6, 2005, NM.

How many medals has Mirela Manjani-Tzelili won?

Mirela Manjani-Tzelili has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 3 World Championships medals.