Holly Robinson (athlete)

Holly Robinson
MNZM
Robinson in 2022
Personal information
Born (1994-12-10) 10 December 1994 (age 29)
Hokitika, New Zealand
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportAthletics
Disability classF46
EventJavelin throw
ClubAthletics Taieri
Achievements and titles
Personal best45.73 m (2021)
Medal record
Women's para athletics
Representing  New Zealand
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Javelin F46
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo Javelin F46
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Shot put F46
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2013 Lyon Javelin F46
Silver medal – second place 2017 London Javelin F46
Silver medal – second place 2024 Kobe Shot put F46
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Doha Javelin F46
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Gold Coast Javelin F46

Holly Irene Robinson MNZM (born 10 December 1994) is a New Zealand para-athlete, primarily competing in the javelin throw. She represented New Zealand at the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics, winning silver in 2016 and gold in 2020.[1][2] At the 2016 Games, she was New Zealand's flagbearer for the opening ceremony.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Tokyo Paralympics: Holly Robinson wins gold with clutch final throw". Stuff. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Paralympics New Zealand name six track and field athletes for Rio". Stuff.co.nz. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Holly Robinson selected as flag bearer as New Zealand Paralympic Team officially welcomed in Rio". Paralympics New Zealand. 7 September 2016. Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Rio Paralympics 2016: Javelin silver medal for NZ flagbearer Holly Robinson". Stuff.co.nz. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.