
Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
Thomas Van Ophem
- Born
- Sep 6, 1992 (34 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
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.
Personal best · Javelin Throw80.70
2025 season best71.44May 10, 2025 · Sportpark Ter Specke, Lisse
National record80.70Javelin Throw
Last competitionGouden Spike, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, LeidenJun 14, 2025 · 69.85
As of Nov 6, 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
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JT | 71.44 | – | May 10, 2025 | Ter Specke Bokaal |
| 2024 | JT | 72.65 | – | Jun 30, 2024 | 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) |