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Thomas Van Ophem

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Thomas Van Ophem

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Birth dateSep 6, 1992
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Thomas Van Ophem is a Netherlands thrower, born on September 6, 1992. He competes primarily in the JT.

His personal bests include 80.70 in the JT. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
80.70
#386 all-time
2025 season best
71.44
May 10, 2025 · Sportpark Ter Specke, Lisse (NED)
2025 season best
Last competition
Gouden Spike, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden
Jun 14, 2025 · 69.85
Gouden Spike, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden
Record
National record · Javelin Throw 80.70
National record
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Javelin Throw 80.70 (#386 all-time), 2025 season best 71.44 (May 10, 2025, Sportpark Ter Specke, Lisse (NED)) · Last competition: Gouden Spike, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden, Jun 14, 2025, 69.85 · National record (Javelin Throw) · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
JT
71.44-May 10, 2025
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Ter Specke Bokaal
2024
JT
72.65-Jun 30, 2024
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Dutch Championships, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
2023
JT
75.46-Jun 10, 2023
↓
Gouden Spike, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden
2022
JT
76.22-May 1, 2022
↓
Groenhovenbaan, Gouda (NED)
2021
JT
70.98-Aug 15, 2021
↓
Sportpark Laan van Poot, Den Haag (NED)
2020
JT
60.73-Oct 4, 2020
↓
Heerhugowaard (NED)
2018
JT
71.69-Aug 31, 2018
↓
Grootebroek (NED)
2017
JT
80.70-Jun 7, 2017
↓
Castricum (NED)
2015
JT
69.19-May 16, 2015
↓
Hoorn (NED)
2014
JT
64.64-May 10, 2014
↓
Lisse (NED)
2012
JT
59.19-May 5, 2012
↓
Lisse (NED)
2011
JT
59.88-Jul 9, 2011
↓
Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2010
JT
58.80-May 22, 2010
↓
Hoorn (NED)

2025

3 performances

2023

10 performances

2022

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
71.31-Oct 8Clubkampioenschappen, Atletiekvereniging Hera, Heerhugowaard
JT
70.28-Sep 11Competitie 1e - 2e Divisie, Sportpark De Bongerd, Barendrecht
JT
69.78-Jul 3Competitie 2e Divisie Poule 3 R3, Atletiekvereniging Hera, Heerhugowaard
JT
73.15-Jun 25Dutch Championships
JT
73.15-Jun 24Dutch Championships
JT
74.56-Jun 11Gouden Spike, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden
JT
74.91-Jun 6FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
JT
70.80-May 7Ter Specke Bokaal, Sportpark Ter Specke, Lisse
JT
76.22-May 1Competitie 2e Divisie Poule 3 R1, Groenhovenbaan, Gouda
JT
75.16-Apr 3Voorjaarswedstrijd, Atletiekvereniging Hera, Heerhugowaard

2021

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
70.28-Sep 19Werpen bij Hera, Atletiekvereniging Hera, Heerhugowaard
JT
67.99-Aug 28Uitsmijterbokaal, De Kloet, Grootebroek
JT
70.98-Aug 15Speerwerp wedstrijd, Sportpark Laan van Poot, Den Haag
JT
64.44-Aug 13Instuif, Atletiekvereniging Hera, Heerhugowaard
JT
70.66-Jul 16Runners World Utrecht Trackmeeting 1, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
JT
69.09-Jul 9Avondwedstrijd, De Schothorst, Amersfoort
JT
65.98-Jul 4Competitie 2e Divisie Poule 3 R3, Atletiekbaan De Aarhoek, Alphen aan den Rijn

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
60.73-Oct 4Clubkampioenschappen, Heerhugowaard

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
71.69-Aug 31Grootebroek
JT
70.04-Jul 4Castricum

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
73.79-Jul 15Dutch Championships, Utrecht
JT
65.96-Jul 14Dutch Championships, Utrecht
JT
71.28-Jun 24European Team Championships, Stadium Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
JT
74.79-Jun 17Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
JT
80.70-Jun 7Castricum

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
63.39-Aug 1Dutch Championships, Amsterdam
JT
65.92-Jul 30Dutch Championships, Amsterdam
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Honours

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Dutch Championships

Javelin Throw

2023
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Dutch Championships

Javelin Throw

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Thomas Van Ophem's Javelin Throw personal best?

Thomas Van Ophem's Javelin Throw personal best is 80.70, set on Jun 7, 2017 in Castricum (NED), #386 on the all-time list.

Which events does Thomas Van Ophem compete in?

Thomas Van Ophem competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Thomas Van Ophem perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 71.44, set on May 10, 2025 in Sportpark Ter Specke, Lisse (NED). Last competition: Gouden Spike, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden on Jun 14, 2025, 69.85.