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Venissa Head

Venissa Head

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateSep 1, 1956
BirthplaceMerthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Height1.85 m
Weight87 kg

Venissa Anne Head (born 1 September 1956) is a former international track and field athlete from Wales who competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.06
#189 all-time
Discus Throw
62.72
1988 season best
53.89
Aug 14, 1988 · Gateshead (GBR)
1988 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 19.06 (#189 all-time), Discus Throw 62.72, 1988 season best 53.89 (Aug 14, 1988, Gateshead (GBR)) · 70 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
DT
53.89-Aug 14, 1988
↑
Gateshead (GBR)
1986
DT
52.04-Aug 28, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1984
SP
19.06-Apr 7, 1984
↓
St. Athan (GBR) (i)
1984
DT
62.14-Jul 30, 1984
↑
San Diego, CA (USA)
1983
SP
18.41-Aug 10, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1983
DT
62.72-Jun 5, 1983
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
1981
SP
17.65-Feb 21, 1981
↓
European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
53.89-Aug 14Gateshead

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
52.04-Aug 28Stuttgart European Championships
DT
52.04-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships

1984

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.18-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
DT
55.24-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
SP
17.90-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
DT
62.14-Jul 30San Diego, CA
DT
60.56-Jun 17Loughborough
DT
62.02-May 13Haverfordwest
SP
18.93-May 13Haverfordwest
SP
19.06-Apr 7St. Athan (i)

1983

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.99-Sep 9London
SP
18.05-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
18.41-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
53.78-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
18.41-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
18.05-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
53.78-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
18.18-Jul 9Cwmbran
DT
62.72-Jun 5Birmingham
SP
18.12-Jun 5Birmingham
DT
60.62-May 29Edinburgh NC, Edinburgh
SP
17.89-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
SP
17.89-Mar 5European Indoor Championships

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.65-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)

Honours

6

The XXIII Olympic Games

Shot Put

1984
7

The XXIII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1984
6

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1983
4

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Venissa Head's Shot Put personal best?

Venissa Head's Shot Put personal best is 19.06, set on Apr 7, 1984 in St. Athan (GBR) (i), #189 on the all-time list.

Which events does Venissa Head compete in?

Venissa Head competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Venissa Head perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 53.89, set on Aug 14, 1988 in Gateshead (GBR).