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Yann Chaussinand
FranceActive- Born
- May 11, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Height
- 1.95 m
- Weight
- 110 kg
Yann Chaussinand is a French hammer thrower born on May 11, 1998, in Clermont-Ferrand. Standing 195 cm tall and weighing 110 kg, he has the physical attributes ideal for the hammer throw and has developed into one of France's top performers in the event.
Chaussinand won the 2018 Mediterranean Athletics U23 Championships, marking an early career breakthrough. His personal best of 78.21 metres was set at Stade d'honneur Marcel-Roustan in Salon-de-Provence, France, on January 28, 2024.
As a French hammer thrower with Mediterranean championship success, Chaussinand continues to develop his career in one of track and field's most technically demanding throwing events. His personal best approaching 80 metres positions him among France's elite hammer throwers.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Hammer Throw 82.44 (#43 all-time), 2026 season best 82.44 (Jun 13, 2026, Colich Throws Center, Wilmington, CA (USA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Sep 11, 2026, 78.36 · National record (Hammer Throw) · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HT | 82.44 | – | Jun 13, 2026 | USATF LA Grand Prix |
| 2025 | HT | 81.91 | – | May 24, 2025 | 75. Boris Hanžeković Memorial, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb |
| 2024 | DT | 42.79 | – | Oct 20, 2024 | Coupe de France, Stade Jean Leroi, Blois |
| 2024 | HT | 79.88 | – | May 25, 2024 | Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine |
| 2023 | HT | 76.92 | – | Feb 25, 2023 | French Winter Throwing Championships, Stade d'Honneur Marcel Roustan, Salon-de-Provence |
| 2022 | HT | 77.34 | – | Jun 11, 2022 | Meeting National à thème de Clermont-Ferrand, Complexe Sportif Des Cezeaux, Aubière |
| 2021 | HT | 77.00 | – | Jun 5, 2021 | Complexe Sportif Des Cezeaux, Aubière (FRA) |
| 2020 | HT | 73.61 | – | Sep 12, 2020 | French Championships |