Jarrod Bannister
Australian javelin thrower
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| Intro | Australian javelin thrower | |
| Places | Australia | |
| is | Athlete Javelin thrower | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 3 October 1984, Townsville | |
| Age | 39 years | |
| Star sign | Libra |
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Biography
Jarrod Bannister (born 3 October 1984 in Townsville, Queensland) is an Australian javelin thrower.
His personal best throw is 89.02 metres, achieved at the 2008 Australian championships in February 2008 in Brisbane. This is the Australian record.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Oceania Youth Championships | Adelaide, Australia | 1st | Javelin | 66.15 m |
| 2002 | World Junior Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 4th | Javelin | 73.31 m |
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 6th | Javelin | 78.06 m |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 6th | Javelin | 83.45 m |
| 2010 | Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 1st | Javelin | 81.71m |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 7th | Javelin | 82.25 m |
Seasonal bests by year
- 2002 - 73.31
- 2006 - 78.06
- 2007 - 83.70
- 2008 - 89.02
- 2010 - 83.17
- 2011 - 82.25
- 2012 - 83.70
- 2013 - 79.99
- 2015 - 76.09