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Tom Petranoff

Tom Petranoff

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Birth dateApr 8, 1958
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Tom Petranoff is a United States thrower, born on April 8, 1958. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 89.16 in the JT and 99.72 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
89.16
#32 all-time
2003 season best
60.88
Jul 5, 2003 · Brunswick, ME (USA)
2003 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Javelin Throw 89.16 (#32 all-time), 2003 season best 60.88 (Jul 5, 2003, Brunswick, ME (USA)) · World Championships: 1 silver · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

89.16
#32 all-time
99.72
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
JT
60.88-Jul 5, 2003
↑
Brunswick, ME (USA)
2000
JT
72.46-Apr 29, 2000
↑
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1999
JT
76.45-Apr 18, 1999
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1998
JT
76.20-Aug 2, 1998
↑
Orno (USA)
1995
JT
77.96-Apr 3, 1995
↑
Pietersburg (RSA)
1994
JT
75.60-Mar 18, 1994
↑
Pietersburg (RSA)
1993
JT
84.58-Apr 6, 1993
↑
Pietersburg (RSA)
1992
JT
87.26-Jun 28, 1992
↑
Belle Vue Mauricia (MRI)
1991
JT
89.16-Mar 1, 1991
↑
Potchefstroom (RSA)
1990
JT
86.46-Mar 5, 1990
↑
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1989
JT
85.34-Apr 8, 1989
↑
Pietersburg (RSA)
1988
JT
80.94-Oct 18, 1988
↑
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1987
JT
83.24-Sep 11, 1987
↑
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1986
JT
85.38-Jul 7, 1986
↑
San Diego, CA (USA)
1986
JavelinThr
92.38-Mar 1, 1986
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
1985
JavelinThr
91.56-Jun 27, 1985
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1985
JT
91.56-Jun 27, 1985
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1984
JT
89.50-May 13, 1984
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1984
JavelinThr
89.50-May 13, 1984
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1983
JT
99.72-May 15, 1983
↑
Westwood, CA (USA)
1983
JavelinThr
99.72-May 15, 1983
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1982
JT
88.40-Jul 7, 1982
↑
Lahti (FIN)
1982
JavelinThr
88.40-Jul 7, 1982
↓
Lahti (FIN)
1980
JavelinThr
85.44-Apr 12, 1980
↓
San José (USA)
1980
JT
85.44-Apr 12, 1980
↑
San José (USA)

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
60.88-Jul 5Brunswick New Balance Maine Distance Festival, Brunswick, ME

2000

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
68.97-Aug 13Eugene USATF Masters Ch., Eugene, OR
JT
70.39-Jul 20USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
JT
72.32-Jul 17USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
JT
71.79-Jul 1New Haven Summer Javelin Fest., New Haven, CT
JT
69.90-Jun 15Holmdel, NJ
JT
72.46-Apr 29Philadelphia Penn Relays Olympic Development, Philadelphia, PA
JT
71.71-Apr 16Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.95-Jul 27Winnipeg Pan American Games
JT
75.21-Jun 26USA Championships, Eugene, OR
JT
70.14-Jun 5Dedham Open, Dedham, MA
JT
72.52-May 9Chapel Hill Carolina Classic, Chapel Hill, NC
JT
76.45-Apr 18Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
74.36-Aug 13Eugene, OR
JT
76.20-Aug 2Orno
JT
74.61-Jul 5Pihtipudas
JT
73.67-Jun 27Dedham New England Ch., Dedham, MA

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
77.96-Apr 3Pietersburg

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.60-Mar 18Pietersburg

1993

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.26-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
JT
75.26-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
JT
78.20-Aug 7Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
JT
77.14-Jul 23London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
JT
76.18-Jul 7Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
JT
81.46-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JT
75.36-Jul 2Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
JT
77.56-Jun 9Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
JT
82.82-Jun 6Caserta
JT
84.58-Apr 6Pietersburg

1992

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
79.90-Sep 27La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
JT
86.70-Jul 20Nurmijärvi
JT
84.04-Jul 10London TSB Games, London
JT
78.98-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JT
82.92-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
JT
87.26-Jun 28Belle Vue Mauricia African Championships, Belle Vue Mauricia
JT
83.84-Jun 21Lapinlahti
JT
82.78-Feb 21Germiston
JT
84.04-Feb 10Stellenbosch

1991

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
82.74-Dec 20Mossel Bay
JT
85.70-Apr 29Durban
JT
82.88-Apr 27Johannesburg
JT
83.00-Apr 20Pretoria
JT
85.72-Apr 1Pretoria
JT
87.40-Mar 25Pretoria
JT
86.56-Mar 22Rustenburg
JT
84.82-Mar 18Stellenbosch
JT
82.74-Mar 4Port Elizabeth
JT
89.16-Mar 1Potchefstroom
JT
87.32-Feb 25Pretoria
JT
83.78-Feb 13Germiston
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Honours

🥉

Winnipeg Pan American Games

Javelin Throw

1999
🥉

Winnipeg Pan American Games

Javelin Throw

1999
🥈

La Habana IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw

1992
🥇

Belle Vue Mauricia African Championships

Javelin Throw

1992
🥇

Belle Vue Mauricia African Championships

Javelin Throw

1992
🥈

Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

Javelin Throw

1987
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IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

1987
🥉

Canberra IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1985
🥇

Roma Golden Gala

Javelin Throw (old)

1985
🥈

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tom Petranoff's Javelin Throw personal best?

Tom Petranoff's Javelin Throw personal best is 89.16, set on Mar 1, 1991 in Potchefstroom (RSA), #32 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tom Petranoff compete in?

Tom Petranoff competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Tom Petranoff perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 60.88, set on Jul 5, 2003 in Brunswick, ME (USA).

How many medals has Tom Petranoff won?

Tom Petranoff has won 1 World Championships medal.