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Piotr Małachowski
POLMenPiotr Małachowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈpjɔtr mawaˈxɔfski]; born 7 June 1983) is a Polish retired discus thrower, two-time silver medalist at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics. His personal best throw is 71.84 metres, ranks him fifth in all-time longest discus throw distances, achieved on 8 June 2013 at Hengelo, the Netherlands.
As of Sep 12, 2026: Discus Throw 71.84 (#10 all-time), 2021 season best 64.67 (Jun 25, 2021, Golęcin Stadion, Poznan (POL)) · Last competition: LOTTO Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów, Sep 5, 2021, 62.29 · Olympic Games: 2 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver · National record (Discus Throw) · 43 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| World Championships | 1 | 2 | - | 3 |
| Total | 1 | 4 | - | 5 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | DT | 64.67 | - | Jun 25, 2021 | ↓ | Polish Championships, Golęcin Stadion, Poznan |
| 2020 | DT | 64.87 | - | Aug 8, 2020 | ↓ | Kamila Skolimowska Throwing Festival, Centralny Ośrodek Sportu, Spala |
| 2019 | DT | 67.23 | - | Jul 9, 2019 | ↓ | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
| 2018 | SP | 14.66 | - | Aug 26, 2018 | ↓ | Warszawa (POL) |
| 2018 | DT | 65.78 | - | Jul 21, 2018 | ↓ | Polish Championships, Lublin |
| 2017 | DT | 67.68 | - | Jul 29, 2017 | ↓ | Stadion OPO Cetniewo, Władysławowo (POL) |
| 2016 | DT | 68.15 | - | May 28, 2016 | ↓ | Warszawa (POL) |
| 2015 | DT | 68.29 | - | Aug 1, 2015 | ↓ | Stadion OPO Cetniewo, Władysławowo (POL) |
| 2014 | DT | 69.28 | - | May 17, 2014 | ↓ | Halle (GER) |
| 2013 | DT | 71.84 | - | Jun 8, 2013 | ↓ | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 2012 | DT | 68.94 | - | May 19, 2012 | ↓ | Halle (GER) |
| 2011 | DT | 68.49 | - | Jun 25, 2011 | ↓ | Szczecin (POL) |
| 2010 | DT | 69.83 | - | Jul 10, 2010 | ↓ | Gateshead AVIVA British Grand Prix, International Stadium, Gateshead - Diamond Discipline |
| 2009 | DT | 69.15 | - | Aug 19, 2009 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2008 | DT | 68.65 | - | Jul 27, 2008 | ↓ | Sopot (POL) |
| 2007 | DT | 66.61 | - | Jul 25, 2007 | ↓ | Kaunas (LTU) |
| 2006 | SP | 12.74 | - | Aug 27, 2006 | ↓ | Banská Bystrica (SVK) |
| 2006 | DT | 66.21 | - | Jun 29, 2006 | ↓ | Estadio Ciudad de Málaga, Málaga (ESP) |
| 2005 | DT | 64.74 | - | Jun 26, 2005 | ↓ | Biala Podlaska (POL) |
| 2004 | DT | 62.40 | - | Sep 22, 2004 | ↓ | Kraków (POL) |
| 2003 | DT | 57.83 | - | Sep 6, 2003 | ↓ | Warszawa (POL) |
| 2002 | DT | 56.84 | - | May 3, 2002 | ↓ | Białystok (POL) |
| 2002 | DiscusThro | 60.46 | - | Jul 18, 2002 | - | Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships |
| 2001 | DT | 54.19 | - | May 19, 2001 | ↓ | Zielona Góra (POL) |
| 2000 | DT | 52.04 | - | Sep 29, 2000 | ↓ | Ljubljana (SLO) |
2021
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 62.29 | - | Sep 5 | LOTTO Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
DT | 62.68 | - | Jul 30 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
DT | 62.66 | - | Jul 11 | Kamila Skolimowska Festival, Stadion OPO Cetniewo, Władysławowo |
DT | 59.80 | - | Jul 6 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
DT | 64.67 | - | Jun 25 | Polish Championships, Golęcin Stadion, Poznan |
DT | 63.99 | - | Jun 20 | 67° ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
DT | 63.48 | - | Jun 12 | Viimsi Gala, Kooli staadion, Randvere |
DT | 62.11 | - | Jun 8 | Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
DT | 62.11 | - | Jun 7 | Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
DT | 63.77 | - | May 26 | Wiesław Kiryk Memorial, Stadion Miejski, Oleśnica |
DT | 62.13 | - | May 23 | 56. Internationales Pfingstsportfest, Bungertstadion, Rehlingen |
2020
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 63.97 | - | Sep 8 | 59th Ostrava Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava |
DT | 63.42 | - | Sep 6 | Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
DT | 60.15 | - | Aug 30 | Polish Championships, Stadion OSiR, Wloclawek |
DT | 60.15 | - | Aug 29 | Polish Championships, Stadion OSiR, Wloclawek |
DT | 64.80 | - | Aug 19 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix |
DT | 64.87 | - | Aug 8 | Kamila Skolimowska Throwing Festival, Centralny Ośrodek Sportu, Spala |
2019
22 performances2018
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 59.80 | - | Sep 13 | Tallinn |
DT | 60.23 | - | Sep 2 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
SP | 14.66 | - | Aug 26 | Warszawa Gwiazdy na Fontannach, Warszawa |
DT | 61.47 | - | Aug 25 | Toruń Memorial Grzegorz Dunecki, Toruń |
DT | 62.86 | - | Aug 22 | Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
DT | 65.78 | - | Jul 21 | Polish Championships, Lublin |
DT | 62.97 | - | Jul 14 | London Athletics World Cup, London |
DT | 64.24 | - | Jul 8 | Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion OPO Cetniewo, Władysławowo |
DT | 64.97 | - | Jul 2 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
DT | 64.47 | - | Jun 30 | Meeting de Paris |
DT | 63.54 | - | Jun 12 | Golden Spike Ostrava 2018, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava |
Honours
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
European Athletics Team Championships
Discus Throw
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Discus Throw
Monaco Herculis
Discus Throw
The XXXI Olympic Games
Discus Throw
European Athletics Championships
Discus Throw
Doha IAAF Diamond League
Discus Throw
Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
Discus Throw
European Athletics Championships
Discus Throw
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
Birmingham British Athletics GP
Discus Throw
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
Stockholm BAUHAUS Athletics
Discus Throw
Paris Meeting AREVA
Discus Throw
Shanghai Golden Grand Prix
Discus Throw
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
European Team Championships
Discus Throw
Zürich European Championships
Discus Throw
Monaco Herculis
Discus Throw
Doha IAAF Diamond League
Discus Throw
Athletissima Lausanne
Discus Throw
Zürich European Championships
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
Stockholm DN Galan
Discus Throw
London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games
Discus Throw
Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting
Discus Throw
Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting
Discus Throw
Bielsko-Biała Polish Championships
Discus Throw
The XXX Olympic Games
Discus Throw
European Team Championships
Discus Throw
Barcelona European Championships
Discus Throw
IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup
Discus Throw
Gateshead AVIVA British Grand Prix
Discus Throw
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
Discus Throw
Roma Golden Gala
Discus Throw
Bielsko-Biała Polish Championships
Discus Throw
SPAR European Team Championships
Discus Throw
Barcelona European Championships
Discus Throw
Sofia CISM World Military Championships
Discus Throw
Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
SPAR European Team Championships
Discus Throw
The XXIX Olympic Games
Discus Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
Yalta European Winter Throwing Cup
Discus Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Poznań Polish Championships
Discus Throw
Hyderabad CISM Military World Games
Discus Throw
Göteborg European Championships
Discus Throw
Tel Aviv European Winter Throwing Cup
Discus Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Polish Championships
Discus Throw
Göteborg European Championships
Discus Throw
Erfurt European U23 Championships
Discus Throw
Biała Podlaska Polish Championships
Discus Throw
Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships
Discus Throw (1,75kg)
Frequently asked questions
What is Piotr Małachowski's Discus Throw personal best?
Piotr Małachowski's Discus Throw personal best is 71.84, set on Jun 8, 2013 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED), #10 on the all-time list.
Which events does Piotr Małachowski compete in?
Piotr Małachowski competes in the Discus Throw.
How did Piotr Małachowski perform in 2021?
2021 season best: 64.67, set on Jun 25, 2021 in Golęcin Stadion, Poznan (POL). Last competition: LOTTO Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów on Sep 5, 2021, 62.29.
How many medals has Piotr Małachowski won?
Piotr Małachowski has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 3 World Championships medals.