Sean Carlin
- Born
- Nov 29, 1967 (58 years old)
- Birthplace
- Adelaide, Australia
- Events
- Hammer Throw
Sean William Carlin (born 29 November 1967) is a retired hammer thrower from Adelaide, Australia, who represented his country in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. He won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in 1990 and 1994.
Currently Carlin works with Athletics Australia and is employed as a teacher at a prominent private school in South Australia, and is co-host of Carlo & Laid's Sports Show Podcast produced by the Gawler Community Broadcasting Association Inc. He was inducted into the South Australian Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005.
He also holds a record for the furthest tuna toss in the Tunarama Festival, in Port Lincoln. Carlin was a three-times winner of the British AAA Championships title at the 1991 AAA Championships,1992 AAA Championships and 1995 AAA Championships.
As of Oct 29, 2026: Hammer Throw 77.58 (#245 all-time), 2007 season best 59.02 (Jan 28, 2007, Mile End (AUS)) · 58 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HT | 59.02 | – | Jan 28, 2007 | Mile End (AUS) |
| 2006 | HT | 61.33 | – | Jan 15, 2006 | Adelaide (AUS) |
| 2005 | HT | 60.22 | – | Feb 12, 2005 | Mile End (AUS) |
| 2003 | HT | 59.97 | – | Mar 15, 2003 | Mile End (AUS) |
| 1999 | HT | 57.60 | – | Mar 6, 1999 | Adelaide (AUS) |
| 1998 | HT | 61.90 | – | Feb 6, 1998 | Adelaide (AUS) |
| 1997 | HT | 66.61 | – | Nov 29, 1997 | Adelaide (AUS) |
| 1996 | HT | 75.18 | – | Mar 10, 1996 | Australian Championships |