Primož Kozmus
- Born
- Sep 30, 1979 (47 years old)
- Birthplace
- Novo Mesto
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Weight
- 106 kg
Primož Kozmus is a Slovenia thrower, born on September 30, 1979 in Novo Mesto. Standing 1.88 m and weighing 106 kg, He competes primarily in the HT.
His personal bests include 82.58 in the HT. He has earned 19 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Slovenia.
Personal best · Hammer Throw82.58
2014 season best77.46Aug 16, 2014 · Letzigrund, Zürich
Medals5Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
National record82.58Hammer Throw
As of Oct 28, 2026: Hammer Throw 82.58 (#28 all-time), 2014 season best 77.46 (Aug 16, 2014, Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · National record (Hammer Throw) · 47 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HT | 77.46 | – | Aug 16, 2014 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
| 2013 | HT | 79.70 | – | Jul 28, 2013 | Slovenian Championships |
| 2012 | HT | 79.36 | – | Aug 5, 2012 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | HT | 80.28 | – | Sep 13, 2011 | Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO) |
| 2009 | HT | 82.58 | – | Sep 2, 2009 | Celje (SLO) |
| 2008 | HT | 82.02 | – | Aug 17, 2008 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2007 | HT | 82.30 | – | Jun 10, 2007 | Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz (POL) |
| 2006 | HT | 80.38 | – | Jun 17, 2006 | Thessaloniki (GRE) |