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Peter Yates
GBRMenBirth dateJun 15, 1957
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Peter Yates is a United Kingdom thrower, born on June 15, 1957. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.
His personal bests include 77.84 in the JT and 85.92 in the JavelinThr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Key facts
Age
69 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: Javelin Throw 77.84 (#747 all-time), 2009 season best 59.44 (Dec 5, 2009, Hemel Hempstead (GBR)) · 69 years old
PB
Personal bests
85.92
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | JT | 59.44 | - | Dec 5, 2009 | ↑ | Hemel Hempstead (GBR) |
| 2003 | JT | 65.56 | - | Jun 28, 2003 | ↑ | Harrow (GBR) |
| 2002 | JT | 64.73 | - | Jun 15, 2002 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2001 | JT | 66.86 | - | Jul 21, 2001 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1999 | JT | 71.51 | - | Jun 26, 1999 | ↑ | Eltham (GBR) |
| 1998 | JT | 68.06 | - | Jul 4, 1998 | ↑ | Eltham (GBR) |
| 1991 | JT | 77.06 | - | Jun 1, 1991 | ↑ | Oristano (ITA) |
| 1990 | JT | 76.14 | - | Aug 17, 1990 | ↑ | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1989 | JT | 75.68 | - | May 10, 1989 | ↑ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 1987 | JT | 77.84 | - | Feb 21, 1987 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1986 | JT | 76.48 | - | Feb 1, 1986 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1985 | JavelinThr | 82.10 | - | May 11, 1985 | ↓ | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 1985 | JT | 82.10 | - | May 11, 1985 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 1984 | JavelinThr | 85.92 | - | May 12, 1984 | ↓ | Wolverhampton (GBR) |
| 1984 | JT | 85.92 | - | May 12, 1984 | ↑ | Wolverhampton (GBR) |
| 1983 | JavelinThr | 85.28 | - | May 11, 1983 | ↓ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 1983 | JT | 85.28 | - | May 11, 1983 | ↑ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 1982 | JT | 84.76 | - | Apr 28, 1982 | ↑ | Isleworth (GBR) |
| 1982 | JavelinThr | 84.76 | - | Apr 28, 1982 | ↓ | Isleworth (GBR) |
| 1981 | JavelinThr | 83.74 | - | Sep 19, 1981 | ↓ | Paris (FRA) |
| 1981 | JT | 83.74 | - | Sep 19, 1981 | ↑ | Paris (FRA) |
| 1980 | JavelinThr | 83.24 | - | Aug 6, 1980 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1980 | JT | 83.24 | - | Aug 6, 1980 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1979 | JT | 81.86 | - | May 16, 1979 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1979 | JavelinThr | 81.86 | - | May 16, 1979 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1978 | JT | 75.82 | - | Sep 1, 1978 | ↑ | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
| 1978 | JavelinThr | 80.62 | - | Sep 9, 1978 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
2009
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 59.44 | - | Dec 5 | Hemel Hempstead Dacorum Invitational Winter Throws, Hemel Hempstead |
2003
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 63.83 | - | Jul 26 | AAA Championships, Birmingham |
JT | 65.56 | - | Jun 28 | Harrow Southern Men's League Devi. 3, Harrow |
2002
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 63.22 | - | Jul 13 | AAA Championships, Birmingham |
JT | 64.73 | - | Jun 15 | Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester |
2001
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 66.86 | - | Jul 21 | London Battersea Park, London |
1999
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 65.65 | - | Jul 25 | AAA Championships, Birmingham |
JT | 71.51 | - | Jun 26 | Eltham |
JT | 67.19 | - | May 1 | Hemel Hempstead |
1998
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 68.06 | - | Jul 4 | Eltham Sutcliffe Park, Eltham |
1991
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 77.06 | - | Jun 1 | Oristano |
1990
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 76.14 | - | Aug 19 | Gateshead |
JT | 76.14 | - | Aug 17 | Gateshead |
JT | 72.78 | - | Aug 3 | Birmingham |
1989
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 72.76 | - | Jul 22 | Swansea |
JT | 73.54 | - | Jul 14 | London Royal Mail Parcels Games, Crystal Palace, London |
JT | 74.78 | - | Jul 6 | Aarhus, Århus |
JT | 75.14 | - | Jun 10 | Haringey |
JT | 73.58 | - | May 27 | Nicosia |
JT | 75.12 | - | May 13 | Birmingham |
JT | 75.68 | - | May 10 | Loughborough |
JT | 72.24 | - | Apr 29 | Woodford |
1987
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 71.10 | - | Jul 22 | Roma Golden Gala, Roma |
JT | 77.84 | - | Feb 21 | Los Angeles, CA |
1986
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 70.46 | - | Jun 1 | Nitra Throwing Match, Nitra |
JT | 76.48 | - | Feb 1 | Walnut, CA |
1985
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 82.10 | - | May 11 | Birmingham |
1984
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 82.16 | - | Sep 16 | Karlovac |
JavelinThr | 84.40 | - | Jul 29 | Luton |
JavelinThr | 80.04 | - | Jul 15 | Birmingham |
JavelinThr | 81.24 | - | Jun 17 | Loughborough |
JavelinThr | 82.54 | - | May 27 | Cwmbran |
JavelinThr | 85.92 | - | May 12 | Wolverhampton |
JavelinThr | 83.28 | - | May 5 | Celje |
JavelinThr | 80.04 | - | May 2 | Rijeka |
1983
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 84.90 | - | Jun 5 | Birmingham |
JavelinThr | 80.84 | - | May 28 | Edinburgh NC, Edinburgh |
JavelinThr | 85.28 | - | May 11 | Loughborough |
1982
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 76.84 | - | Oct 13 | Melbourne |
JavelinThr | 84.76 | - | Apr 28 | Isleworth |
1981
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 83.74 | - | Sep 19 | Paris |
1980
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 83.24 | - | Aug 6 | London |
JavelinThr | 81.28 | - | May 31 | Athína, Athina |
1979
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 80.26 | - | Sep 13 | Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México |
JavelinThr | 81.86 | - | May 16 | London |
1978
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 80.62 | - | Sep 9 | London |
JT | 75.82 | - | Sep 1 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
JavelinThr | 75.82 | - | Aug 29 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Peter Yates's Javelin Throw personal best?
Peter Yates's Javelin Throw personal best is 77.84, set on Feb 21, 1987 in Los Angeles, CA (USA), #747 on the all-time list.
Which events does Peter Yates compete in?
Peter Yates competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did Peter Yates perform in 2009?
2009 season best: 59.44, set on Dec 5, 2009 in Hemel Hempstead (GBR).