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Scott Rider

Scott Rider

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Birth dateSep 22, 1977
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Scott Rider is a United Kingdom thrower, born on September 22, 1977. He competes primarily in the SP and DT.

His personal bests include 18.97 in the SP and 54.22 in the DT. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Shot Put
18.97
Discus Throw
54.22
2018 season best
17.64
Feb 17, 2018 · Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2018 season best
Last competition
UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
Feb 17, 2018 · 17.64
UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
Age
48 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Shot Put 18.97, Discus Throw 54.22, 2018 season best 17.64 (Feb 17, 2018, Birmingham (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i), Feb 17, 2018, 17.64 · 48 years old

PB

Personal bests

18.97
54.22

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
SP
17.64-Feb 17, 2018
↓
UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
2016
SP
17.61-Feb 28, 2016
↓
Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2015
SP
17.88-Jul 5, 2015
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
2014
SP
18.40-Jul 27, 2014
↓
Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR)
2013
SP
18.75-Mar 10, 2013
↓
Cardiff (GBR) (i)
2012
SP
18.43-Mar 3, 2012
↓
Lee Valley (GBR) (i)
2011
SP
18.77-Jun 12, 2011
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2010
SP
18.95-Aug 15, 2010
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2010
DT
51.61-May 8, 2010
↑
Ashford (GBR)
2008
SP
18.80-Jun 1, 2008
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2007
SP
18.16-May 5, 2007
↓
London (GBR)
2007
DT
51.72-May 5, 2007
↑
London (GBR)
2006
SP
17.86-Mar 19, 2006
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2005
SP
18.97-Jun 4, 2005
↓
Eton (GBR)
2004
SP
18.30-Jul 31, 2004
↓
Newham (GBR)
2004
DT
51.63-Jul 3, 2004
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
2003
SP
18.19-Jul 5, 2003
↓
Varaždin (CRO)
2003
DT
54.22-Jul 31, 2003
↑
Loughborough (GBR)
2002
SP
17.44-May 18, 2002
↓
Loughborough (GBR)
2001
SP
16.86-Jul 15, 2001
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
2001
DT
50.06-Jul 15, 2001
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
2000
SP
17.04-Aug 6, 2000
↓
Enfield (GBR)
2000
DT
52.81-Aug 6, 2000
↑
Enfield (GBR)

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.64-Feb 17UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
SP
16.80-Feb 4London Brunel Jumps & Throws Series, London (i)

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.61-Feb 28British Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.88-Jul 5UK Championships, Birmingham

2014

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.12-Jul 28Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
SP
18.40-Jul 27Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
SP
18.23-Jul 5Hendon British Athletics League, Hendon
SP
18.34-Jun 29UK Championships, Birmingham
SP
18.19-May 31Bedford International Games, Bedford
SP
18.23-May 18Loughborough International, Loughborough

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.75-Mar 10Cardiff Welsh Athletics Indoor International, Cardiff (i)
SP
18.59-Feb 10UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)

2012

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.12-Jun 30Hendon British Athletics League, Hendon
SP
18.36-Jun 24UK Championships, Birmingham
SP
18.32-Jun 10Bedford International Games, Bedford
SP
18.30-Jun 9Birmingham British Athletics League, Birmingham
SP
18.21-May 20Loughborough International, Loughborough
SP
18.43-Mar 3Lee Valley McCain City Challenge, Lee Valley (i)
SP
18.28-Feb 11UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)
SP
17.88-Feb 2Linz Gugl Indoor Meeting, Linz (i)

2011

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.98-Aug 20Birmingham McCain UK Challenge Final, Birmingham
SP
18.12-Jul 31Birmingham UK Championships, Birmingham
SP
18.20-Jul 9Hendon McCain Jumps & Throws Fest, Hendon
SP
17.69-Jul 2Hendon British Athletics League, Hendon
SP
18.77-Jun 12Bedford International Games, Bedford
SP
18.05-Jun 4Cardiff British Athletics League, Cardiff
SP
17.88-May 14Ashford Kent County Championships, Ashford
SP
18.40-May 7Eton Joe Smith Cup, Eton
SP
18.38-Mar 5Lee Valley Kent Indoor Championships, Lee Valley (i)
SP
18.02-Feb 26Cardiff McCain City Challenge, Cardiff (i)
SP
17.96-Feb 13UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)
SP
17.58-Feb 6Sheffield McCain City Challenge, Sheffield (i)

2010

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.73-Oct 7New Delhi Commonwealth Games, New Delhi
SP
18.02-Oct 6New Delhi Commonwealth Games, New Delhi
SP
18.52-Aug 21Lee Valley British Athletics League, Lee Valley
SP
18.95-Aug 15Bedford International Games, Bedford
SP
17.43-Aug 9Bromley Open, Bromley
SP
18.43-Jul 17Gateshead England Ch., Gateshead
SP
17.81-Jul 3Birmingham British Athletics League, Birmingham
SP
18.44-Jun 26UK Championships, Birmingham
SP
18.19-Jun 19Woodford London Inter Club Challenge, Woodford
SP
18.25-May 30Bedford CAU Inter Counties Ch., Bedford
DT
51.61-May 8Ashford Kent County Championships, Ashford
SP
18.34-May 8Ashford Kent County Championships, Ashford

2008

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.11-Jul 13UK Championships, Birmingham
SP
17.99-Jun 28Birmingham UK Jumps & Throws Fest, Birmingham
SP
18.51-Jun 28Birmingham UK Jumps & Throws Fest, Birmingham
SP
18.59-Jun 14London Regional Championships, London
SP
18.56-Jun 8Birmingham British Athletics League, Birmingham
SP
18.80-Jun 1Bedford International Games, Bedford
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Honours

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UK Championships

Shot Put

2014
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UK Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2013
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UK Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2012
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UK Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2011
7

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2010
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AAA Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Scott Rider's Shot Put personal best?

Scott Rider's Shot Put personal best is 18.97, set on Jun 4, 2005 in Eton (GBR).

Which events does Scott Rider compete in?

Scott Rider competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Scott Rider perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 17.64, set on Feb 17, 2018 in Birmingham (GBR) (i). Last competition: UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i) on Feb 17, 2018, 17.64.