Werner Günthör
- Born
- Jun 1, 1961 (65 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put
Werner Günthör is a Switzerland thrower, born on June 1, 1961. He competes primarily in the SP and DT.
His personal bests include 22.75 in the SP and 54.18 in the DT. He has earned 8 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.
Personal best · Shot Put22.75
1993 season best21.98Aug 25, 1993 · Linz
Medals5Olympic Games: 2 bronze · World Championships: 3 gold
National record22.75Shot Put
As of Oct 27, 2026: Shot Put 22.75 (#9 all-time), 1993 season best 21.98 (Aug 25, 1993, Linz (AUT)) · Olympic Games: 2 bronze · World Championships: 3 gold · National record (Shot Put) · 65 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| World Championships | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| Total | 3 | – | 2 | 5 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SP | 21.98 | – | Aug 25, 1993 | Linz (AUT) |
| 1992 | SP | 21.91 | – | Jul 1, 1992 | Luzern (SUI) |
| 1991 | SP | 22.03 | – | Jul 6, 1991 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1989 | SP | 22.18 | – | Aug 29, 1989 | Bern (SUI) |
| 1989 | DT | 53.36 | – | Sep 16, 1989 | Bern (SUI) |
| 1988 | SP | 22.75 | – | Aug 23, 1988 | Bern (SUI) |
| 1987 | SP | 22.47 | – | Jul 2, 1987 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1987 | DT | 54.18 | – | Sep 19, 1987 | Bern (SUI) |