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Sophie Merritt-Drew
GBRWomenBirth dateApr 9, 1998
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Sophie Merritt-Drew is a United Kingdom thrower, born on April 9, 1998. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.
Her personal bests include 15.39 in the SP, 45.44 in the DT, 42.54 in the JT, 46.64 in the HammerThro and 42.71 in the JavelinThr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Key facts
Shot Put
15.39
2026 season best
13.01
Jun 17, 2026 · Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR)
Last competition
Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Showcase, StoneX Stadium, Hendon, London - Mixed Races
Aug 9, 2026 · 45.07
Age
28 years old
As of Sep 29, 2026: Shot Put 15.39, 2026 season best 13.01 (Jun 17, 2026, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR)) · Last competition: Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Showcase, StoneX Stadium, Hendon, London - Mixed Races, Aug 9, 2026, 45.07 · 28 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 13.01 | - | Jun 17, 2026 | ↓ | Loughborough Open |
| 2026 | DT | 45.30 | - | Jul 11, 2026 | ↓ | National Athletics League Premiership Division |
| 2025 | SP | 13.07 | - | May 31, 2025 | ↓ | National Athletics League - Premiership |
| 2025 | DT | 43.64 | - | May 31, 2025 | ↓ | National Athletics League - Premiership |
| 2024 | SP | 14.45 | - | May 19, 2024 | ↓ | Loughborough International, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough |
| 2024 | DT | 44.51 | - | Aug 3, 2024 | ↓ | National Athletics League - Promotion Match & Cup Final, Bedford Athletic Stadium, Bedford |
| 2023 | SP | 14.63 | - | May 13, 2023 | ↓ | Hampshire County Track & Field Championships, Mountbatten Centre Athletics Track, Portsmouth |
| 2023 | DT | 44.18 | - | Aug 5, 2023 | ↓ | National Athletics League Premiership, Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow |
| 2022 | SP | 14.65 | - | Jun 19, 2022 | ↓ | Chelmsford Sport And Athletics Centre Melbourne Park, Chelmsford (GBR) |
| 2022 | DT | 41.19 | - | Sep 10, 2022 | ↓ | Woking Sportsbox, Woking (GBR) |
| 2021 | SP | 14.96 | - | Apr 9, 2021 | ↓ | McCarthy Track & Field Complex, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) |
| 2021 | DT | 41.16 | - | May 16, 2021 | ↓ | Huntington Stadium, York (GBR) |
| 2020 | SP | 15.14 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↓ | Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | DT | 45.06 | - | Jul 11, 2020 | ↓ | Allianz Park, London (GBR) |
| 2019 | SP | 15.39 | - | Dec 6, 2019 | ↓ | Stromberg Arena/Marquardt Field House, Ogden, UT (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | DT | 42.16 | - | Jun 2, 2019 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2018 | SP | 14.48 | - | May 11, 2018 | ↓ | Moscow, ID (USA) |
| 2018 | DT | 45.17 | - | May 10, 2018 | ↓ | Moscow, ID (USA) |
| 2017 | SP | 14.56 | - | Jun 17, 2017 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2017 | DT | 45.44 | - | Jun 18, 2017 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2016 | SP | 14.10 | - | May 22, 2016 | ↓ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2016 | ShotPut(3k | 15.94 | - | Mar 27, 2016 | ↓ | Bournemouth (GBR) |
| 2016 | DT | 43.77 | - | Jun 8, 2016 | ↓ | Winchester (GBR) |
| 2015 | SP | 15.38 | - | Aug 29, 2015 | ↓ | Hendon (GBR) |
| 2015 | ShotPut(3k | 16.34 | - | May 23, 2015 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2015 | DT | 44.83 | - | Sep 8, 2015 | ↓ | Apia (SAM) |
| 2014 | SP | 12.55 | - | Aug 2, 2014 | ↓ | Portsmouth (GBR) |
| 2014 | ShotPut(3k | 14.41 | - | Jun 29, 2014 | ↓ | Brighton (GBR) |
| 2014 | JavelinThr | 42.71 | - | Mar 29, 2014 | - | Horspath (GBR) |
| 2014 | DT | 44.46 | - | Jul 11, 2014 | ↓ | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 2013 | SP | 12.53 | - | Aug 25, 2013 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2013 | JT | 42.54 | - | Sep 1, 2013 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2013 | DT | 44.02 | - | Aug 31, 2013 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2012 | JT | 40.98 | - | Sep 8, 2012 | ↓ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2012 | HammerThro | 46.64 | - | Aug 18, 2012 | - | Bedford (GBR) |
2026
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 45.07 | - | Aug 9 | Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Showcase, StoneX Stadium, Hendon, London - Mixed Races |
SP | 12.10 | - | Jul 11 | National Athletics League Premiership Division |
DT | 45.30 | - | Jul 11 | National Athletics League Premiership Division |
SP | 13.01 | - | Jun 17 | Loughborough Open |
DT | 41.16 | - | Jun 17 | Loughborough Open |
SP | 12.33 | - | Jun 7 | MCAA Senior & U20 Championships |
DT | 42.49 | - | Jun 7 | MCAA Senior & U20 Championships |
DT | 42.23 | - | May 27 | Loughborough Open |
SP | 12.71 | - | May 24 | European Champion Clubs Cup - Track&Field Senior, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón |
SP | 12.71 | - | May 23 | European Champion Clubs Cup - Track&Field Senior, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón |
2025
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 42.04 | - | Sep 14 | Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Late Season Throwsfest, StoneX Stadium, Hendon, London |
SP | 12.20 | - | Aug 16 | National Athletics League - Premiership, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
DT | 43.31 | - | Jul 27 | England Athletics Senior & U20 Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
SP | 13.04 | - | Jul 27 | England Athletics Senior & U20 Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
DT | 43.31 | - | Jul 26 | England Athletics Senior & U20 Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
DT | 41.97 | - | Jul 16 | Birchfield Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
SP | NM | - | Jul 5 | National Athletics League - Premiership |
DT | 43.01 | - | Jul 5 | National Athletics League - Premiership |
DT | 43.64 | - | May 31 | National Athletics League - Premiership |
SP | 13.07 | - | May 31 | National Athletics League - Premiership |
DT | 42.73 | - | May 28 | Loughborough Open, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough |
2024
13 performances2023
16 performancesShowing 1 - 50 of 230
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Sophie Merritt-Drew's Shot Put personal best?
Sophie Merritt-Drew's Shot Put personal best is 15.39, set on Dec 6, 2019 in Stromberg Arena/Marquardt Field House, Ogden, UT (USA) (i).
Which events does Sophie Merritt-Drew compete in?
Sophie Merritt-Drew competes in the Shot Put.
How did Sophie Merritt-Drew perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 13.01, set on Jun 17, 2026 in Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR). Last competition: Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Showcase, StoneX Stadium, Hendon, London - Mixed Races on Aug 9, 2026, 45.07.