Michael Jenkins (athlete)

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Michael Jenkins
Personal information
NationalityWelsh
Born (2004-10-27) 27 October 2004 (age 20)
Sport
Sport Para-athletics
Disability cerebral palsy
Disability class F38
Event
 shot put
ClubPembrokeshire Harriers
Coached byRyan Spencer-Jones
Medal record
Men's para athletics
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Paris Shot put F38
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2025 New Delhi Shot put F38

Michael Jenkins (born 27 October 2004) is a Welsh para athlete who specializes in shot put.

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Career

Jenkins competed at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships and won a silver medal in the shot put F46 event with a European record throw of 17.14 metres, [1] He again competed at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships and won a bronze medal in the shot put F46 event. [2]

Personal life

Jenkins was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Absalom, Sarah-Jane (18 July 2023). "New European record set by Pembrokeshire's Michael Jenkins". Western Telegraph . Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "New Delhi 2025: Day eight medallists". paralympic.org. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Michael Jenkins: When one door closes, another can open to a whole new sport". sport.wales. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2025.


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