Paweł Fajdek
PolandActive- Born
- Jun 4, 1989 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Świebodzice, Poland
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Height
- 1.86 m
- Weight
- 120 kg
Paweł Fajdek is a Polish hammer thrower, a five-time World Champion, European Champion, Olympic bronze medal winner, multiple Polish Champion and Polish men's hammer throw record holder.
In 2013, he became the youngest world champion in the event.
His personal best throw of 83.93 metres was achieved on 9 August 2015 at the Janusz Kusociński Memorial in Szczecin. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history. Throughout their career, they demonstrated the dedication and athletic excellence that defines elite competitors in the sport of track and field.
As of Nov 2, 2026: Hammer Throw 83.93 (#11 all-time), 2026 season best 82.09 (Jul 3, 2026, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO)) · Last competition: 72. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Sep 18, 2026, 79.04 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 5 gold · National record (Hammer Throw) · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| World Championships | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| Total | 5 | – | 1 | 6 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HT | 82.09 | – | Jul 3, 2026 | Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine - National Events |
| 2025 | HT | 79.07 | – | Aug 23, 2025 | Polish Championships |
| 2024 | HT | 80.02 | – | Jun 28, 2024 | Polish Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
| 2023 | HT | 80.00 | – | Aug 20, 2023 | World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest |
| 2022 | HT | 81.98 | – | Jul 16, 2022 | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | HT | 82.98 | – | May 30, 2021 | European Athletics Team Championships Super League, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
| 2020 | HT | 79.81 | – | Sep 6, 2020 | Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
| 2019 | HT | 80.88 | – | Aug 3, 2019 | Kamila Skolimowska Throwing Festival |