Rory McSweeney
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 April 1985 |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Disability class | F44 |
| Club | Athletics Taieri |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | Javelin F44: 55.80 m (2015, NR)[1] |
Medal record | |
Rory McSweeney (born 20 April 1985) is a New Zealand para-athlete, primarily competing in the javelin throw. He represented New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he won the bronze medal in the men's javelin throw T44.[2]
Javelin throw progression
| Year | Performance | Competition | Location | Date | World ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 46.89 m | Club meeting | Dunedin, New Zealand | 3 November | |
| 2013 | 49.95 m | IPC Athletics World Championships | Lyon, France | 24 July | |
| 2014 | 48.03 m | Club meeting | Dunedin, New Zealand | 1 November | |
| 2015 | 55.80 m | IPC Athletics World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 30 October | |
| 2016 | 55.46 m | New Zealand National Championships | Dunedin, New Zealand | 6 March |
