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Shelley Holroyd

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Shelley Holroyd

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateMay 17, 1973
BirthplaceSalford, United Kingdom
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Shelley Holroyd (born 17 May 1973) is a British Olympic javelin thrower.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
57.48
#409 all-time
2006 season best
49.46
Mar 19, 2006 · Melbourne (AUS)
2006 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Oct 4, 2026: Javelin Throw 57.48 (#409 all-time), 2006 season best 49.46 (Mar 19, 2006, Melbourne (AUS)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2006
JT
49.46-Mar 19, 2006
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2005
JT
55.14-Jul 10, 2005
↓
Manchester (GBR)
2004
JT
57.48-Jul 10, 2004
↓
AAA Championships
2003
JT
49.76-Jul 5, 2003
↓
Wigan (GBR)
2002
JT
54.18-Jun 15, 2002
↓
Manchester (GBR)
2000
JT
53.06-May 7, 2000
↓
Liverpool (GBR)
1999
JT
49.30-Jul 31, 1999
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1998
JT
54.16-Jul 25, 1998
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1998
JavelinThr
54.16-Jul 25, 1998
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1997
JavelinThr
55.20-Jul 12, 1997
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1997
JT
55.20-Jul 12, 1997
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1996
JT
54.72-Jul 29, 1996
↓
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1996
JavelinThr
60.12-Jun 16, 1996
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1994
JavelinThr
56.66-Jul 1, 1994
↓
Gateshead (GBR)
1994
JT
56.66-Jul 1, 1994
↓
Gateshead (GBR)
1993
JT
57.66-Aug 21, 1993
↓
Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart (GER)
1993
JavelinThr
57.66-Aug 21, 1993
↓
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
JavelinThr
57.08-Sep 19, 1992
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1992
JT
57.08-Sep 19, 1992
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1991
JavelinThr
53.90-Aug 10, 1991
↓
European Junior Championships
1991
JT
53.90-Aug 10, 1991
↓
Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Thessaloniki (GRE)
1989
JavelinThr
49.34-Aug 26, 1989
↓
European Junior Championships
1989
JT
49.34-Aug 26, 1989
↓
Stadion ŠC Sloboda, Varaždin (YUG)

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.46-Mar 19Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne

2005

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
50.49-Sep 3Paris DécaNation, Paris
JT
54.41-Aug 29Cardiff Welsh Championships, Cardiff
JT
53.13-Aug 27Bedford Golden Jubilee Cup Final, Bedford
JT
49.66-Jul 30Manchester VK Women's League, Manchester
JT
53.20-Jul 22Crystal Palace Norwich Union LONDON Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
JT
50.30-Jul 16Stoke BAL Golden Jubilee Cup, Stoke-on-Trent
JT
55.14-Jul 10AAA Championships, Manchester
JT
51.07-Jun 25Birmingham UK Women's League, Birmingham
JT
53.27-Jun 18Manchester North of England Ch., Manchester

2004

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.73-Aug 21Bedford BAL Golden Jubilee Cup Finals, Bedford
JT
52.42-Jul 31Manchester
JT
49.53-Jul 18Stoke British Athletics BAL Cup, Stoke-on-Trent
JT
56.70-Jul 17Loughborough EAP Meeting, Loughborough
JT
57.48-Jul 10AAA Championships
JT
56.80-Jul 4Birmingham UK Women's League, Birmingham
JT
54.56-Jun 5Loughborough International, Loughborough
JT
53.83-May 29Maribor ECCC Group B, Maribor
JT
55.68-May 23Wigan UK Women's League, Wigan
JT
56.02-May 15Manchester Regional Championships, Manchester

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
48.93-Aug 3Grangemouth U.K. Women's League, Grangemouth
JT
49.76-Jul 5Wigan UK Women's League, Wigan

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.25-Jul 21Stoke Div II., Stoke-on-Trent
JT
48.89-Jul 6Birmingham U.K. Women's League Div. 1, Birmingham
JT
54.18-Jun 15Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
JT
50.63-May 18Loughborough Acqa Pura International, Loughborough
JT
52.08-May 12Stretford

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.61-Sep 2Vittel FRA-GBR U23, Vittel
JT
51.96-Aug 12AAA Championships, Birmingham
JT
52.10-Jul 8Peterborough Division Two, Peterborough
JT
48.89-Jun 11Eton
JT
51.58-May 21Loughborough Aqua-Pura International Match, Loughborough
JT
53.06-May 7Liverpool

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.30-Jul 31Birmingham

1998

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
50.64-Sep 19Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
JavelinThr
54.16-Jul 25AAA Championships, Birmingham
JavelinThr
52.61-Jul 18Birmingham
JavelinThr
50.96-Jul 5Coventry
JavelinThr
51.43-Jun 27Plaistow
JavelinThr
50.87-May 24Bedford
JavelinThr
51.52-May 17Loughborough

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
51.06-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JavelinThr
55.20-Jul 12AAA Championships, Birmingham

1996

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
55.66-Aug 31London
JT
54.72-Jul 29The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
JavelinThr
54.72-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
JavelinThr
53.98-Jul 12London KP Games, London
JavelinThr
55.76-Jul 7London-Hendon, Hendon
JavelinThr
60.12-Jun 16AAA Championships, Birmingham
JavelinThr
56.72-May 25Cardiff
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Honours

5

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1998
5

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1998
4

Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shelley Holroyd's Javelin Throw personal best?

Shelley Holroyd's Javelin Throw personal best is 57.48, set on Jul 10, 2004 in Manchester (GBR), #409 on the all-time list.

Which events does Shelley Holroyd compete in?

Shelley Holroyd competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Shelley Holroyd perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 49.46, set on Mar 19, 2006 in Melbourne (AUS).