Michael Jenkins (athlete)

Michael Jenkins
Personal information
NationalityWelsh
Born (2004-10-27) 27 October 2004
Sport
SportPara-athletics
Disabilitycerebral palsy
Disability classF38
Event
shot put
ClubPembrokeshire Harriers
Coached byRyan Spencer-Jones
Medal record
Men's para athletics
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
2023 Paris Shot put F38
2025 New Delhi Shot put F38

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

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.