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Sophie Mckinna

Sophie Mckinna

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Birth dateAug 31, 1994
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Sophie Mckinna is a United Kingdom thrower, born on August 31, 1994. She competes primarily in the SP.

Her personal bests include 18.82 in the SP. She has earned 6 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Shot Put
18.82
#225 all-time
2026 season best
16.87
Jan 24, 2026 · Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
Feb 15, 2026 · 16.27
Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Shot Put 18.82 (#225 all-time), 2026 season best 16.87 (Jan 24, 2026, Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík (ISL) (i)) · Last competition: Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i), Feb 15, 2026, 16.27 · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SP
16.87-Jan 24, 2026
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Reykjavík International Games
2024
SP
17.21-May 25, 2024
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BIG
2023
SP
17.20-Feb 19, 2023
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UK Indoor Championships
2022
SP
18.82-Feb 27, 2022
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UK Indoor Championships
2021
SP
18.54-Feb 21, 2021
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British Athletics European Indoor Selection Trials - Loughborough, Loughborough University Indoor Track, Loughborough (i)
2020
SP
18.16-Aug 29, 2020
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Chelmsford Sport And Athletics Centre Melbourne Park, Chelmsford (GBR)
2019
SP
18.61-Oct 2, 2019
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IAAF World Championships in Athletics
2018
SP
17.76-Apr 13, 2018
↓
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2017
SP
17.03-Mar 11, 2017
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European Throwing Cup, Las Palmas
2016
SP
17.14-Jul 9, 2016
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Great Yarmouth (GBR)
2015
SP
16.41-Jun 21, 2015
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2014
SP
16.59-Jul 30, 2014
↓
Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR)
2013
SP
17.12-May 25, 2013
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Halle (GER)
2012
SP
16.23-Jun 30, 2012
↓
Eton (GBR)
2011
SP
15.71-May 15, 2011
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King's Lynn (GBR)
2010
SP
15.14-Aug 22, 2010
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Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore

2022

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.89-Aug 29Valhalla Throws Event, Huntington Stadium, York
SP
16.29-Aug 15European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München
SP
17.33-Aug 15European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München
SP
17.18-Aug 3XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
SP
16.70-Aug 2XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
SP
17.21-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
17.49-Jun 26Müller UK Athletics Championships, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester
SP
17.49-Jun 25Müller UK Athletics Championships, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester
SP
16.64-Jun 16Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
SP
17.04-Jun 11Norfolk Schools Ch.. inc. closed Shot Put Competition, Norfolk Athletics Track, Norwich - Invitational Events
SP
16.76-Jun 8University of Birmingham Track & Field Series, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
SP
17.18-Jun 6FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
SP
16.82-Jun 1Loughborough Field Fest, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
SP
16.70-May 31Hammer Circle invitation, Costello Stadium, Hull
SP
16.81-May 21Hallesche Werfertage, Werferzentrum Brandberge, Halle
SP
15.99-Apr 28AC Open, Bannister Stadium, Harrow
SP
18.62-Mar 19World Athletics Indoor Championships, Štark Arena, Beograd (i)
SP
18.62-Mar 18World Athletics Indoor Championships, Štark Arena, Beograd (i)
SP
18.82-Feb 27UK Indoor Championships
SP
18.82-Feb 26UK Indoor Championships
SP
17.72-Feb 12Växjö Inomhuskast, Tipshallen, Växjö (i)
SP
18.24-Feb 6RIG Games, Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík (i)
SP
18.04-Jan 30Keith Ward Memorial Open Meeting, with Norfolk Indoor Ch, Lynnsport Sports Barn, King's Lynn (i)
SP
18.53-Jan 22BoXX United Manchester World Indoor Tour, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (i)

2021

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.55-Sep 26Great Yarmouth Club Championships, Wellesley Recreation Ground Track, Great Yarmouth
SP
17.73-Aug 24Hungarian GP Series Budapest, Lantos Mihály Sportközpont, Budapest
SP
18.08-Aug 21CITIUS Meeting
SP
18.47-Aug 18Manchester International, Sportcity Regional Arena, Manchester
SP
17.81-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
SP
17.85-Aug 8Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
SP
17.79-Aug 7Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
SP
17.81-Jul 30The XXXII Olympic Games
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Honours

🥇

UK Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2023
8

World Athletics Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2022
7

XXII Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2022
🥇

UK Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2022
7

XXII Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2022
🥇

British Championships

Shot Put

2021
🥇

British Championships

Shot Put

2020
🥉

European Athletics Team Championships

Shot Put

2019
🥇

British Championships

Shot Put

2019
🥇

UK Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2019
5

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2018
5

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2018
7

European Athletics Championships

Shot Put

2018
7

European Athletics Championships

Shot Put

2018
5

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2014
5

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2014
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European Junior Championships

Shot Put

2013
6

IAAF World Junior Championships

Shot Put

2012
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IAAF World Youth Championships

Shot Put

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sophie Mckinna's Shot Put personal best?

Sophie Mckinna's Shot Put personal best is 18.82, set on Feb 27, 2022 in Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (GBR) (i), #225 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sophie Mckinna compete in?

Sophie Mckinna competes in the Shot Put.

How did Sophie Mckinna perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 16.87, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík (ISL) (i). Last competition: Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) on Feb 15, 2026, 16.27.