Keshorn Walcott: Early Life, Javelin Throw & Net Worth

Keshorn Walcott, a Trinidadian track and field athlete, is a professional javelin thrower.

Walcott is a top javelin thrower of Trinidad and Tobago who has won several gold medals for his country.

This athlete holds several world records, which are still unbroken, like being the youngest Olympic gold medalist.

In the article, we have mentioned detailed information about Keshorn Walcott.

Quick Facts: Keshorn Walcott

Celebrated Name	Keshorn Walcott
Age	31 Years Old
Nick Name	Keshie
Date of Birth	April 2, 1993
Gender	Male
Profession	Track and Field (Javelin Thrower)
Place of Birth	Toco, Trinidad, and Tobago
Nationality	Trinidad and Tobago
Ethnicity	African
Horoscope	Aries
Marital Status	Not Married
Spouse	Not Available
Children	Not Available
Father	Endy King
Mother	Beverly Walcott
Siblings	Elton Walcott
Education	The University of Trinidad and Tobago
Religion	Christianity
Height	6 feet 1 inch, i.e., 183cm
Weight	90kg, i.e., 198 pounds
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Net Worth	$1 Million – $5 Million
Source of Income	Javelin Throw
Personal Best	90.16 meters (2015)
Active since	2009-Present
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram
Merch	2013 Calypso Compilation – Tribute to Keshorn Walcott
Last Update	April, 2024

Early Life and Family of Keshorn Walcott

Keshorn Walcott, also known as Keshie, is a professional javelin thrower from Toco, Trinidad, Tobago, born on April 2, 1993.

This athlete was born to Endy King (Father) and Beverly Walcott (Mother), who belong to the African ethnic groups and hold Trinidad and Tobago’s nationality.

Keshie grew up with his parents and his brother, Elton Walcott, an athlete.

During his childhood, he was more interested in physical sports and used to play games like Football and Cricket.

Talking about his educational qualifications, he attended The University of Trinidad and Tobago. 

Keshorn started practicing javelin after his 16th birthday in April 2009. In the same year, he became the Caribbean youth under-17 champion.

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How old is Keshorn Walcott? Age and Body Measurements

One of the top athletes in the Track and Field event of Javelin throw, Keshorn, is currently 31 Years Old.

Walcott celebrates his annual birthday on the 2nd of April and falls under the zodiac sign of Aries, which represents his personality as brave, honest, and optimistic.

Moving towards his physical appearance, this athlete has maintained his body well, which plays a vital role in his profession.

As a top-class athlete, Walcott does workouts and training.

He has an impressive body height of 6 feet and 1 inch, i.e., 183cm. Similarly, Walcott weighs around 90kg, i.e., 198 pounds.

Furthermore, with an athletic body build, he is also blessed with a pair of black eyes and black hair color.

Career: Keshorn Walcott

Early Career

Keshorn actively began involving in javelin throw in 2009 after his first competition victory.

The following year, he continued his victory in the Junior (under-20) javelin throw competition at the CARIFTA Games.

In 2012, he set a new NACAC North Central American and Caribbean junior record.

In addition, Keshie was dominating the junior level competition with his fourth-consecutive victory at CARIFTA Juniors.

Moreover, he made an impressive 77.59 meters throw to remain unbeaten throughout his CARIFTA career.

In the same year, Keshorn made his other personal best with a throw of 80 meters. He also broke Trinidad’s national javelin record of 78.06 meters with 78.94 meters.

He extended his record with a throw of 80.11 meters to end his junior championship in style during the IAAF International Centennial Meet in Havana, Cuba.

2012 London Olympic Championship

During his first Olympic debut in the 2012 London Olympic Championship, Keshorn made an impressive start and made it to the finals.

In the finals, he broke his previous personal record with 84.58 meters to win the Olympic javelin gold medal for the first time in his career.

He defeated many top athletes in the Olympics, such as Andreas Thorkildsen, two-time defending Olympic Champion, and Antti Ruuskanen.

With that victory, he became the youngest Olympic champion in the javelin throw and the second non-European to win the Olympic gold in men’s javelin throw.

Moreover, Keshorn won the gold medal after the American thrower CY Young in Helsinki, who won last in 1952.

After his win, Steve Backley, a former three-time Olympic medalist, said that Keshorn was lucky to be in the first position as everyone else struggled with the wind.

Bringing home the Olympic gold medal, Walcott became a national hero, and the day he arrived back in Trinidad on August 13, it was declared a national holiday.

Furthermore, this athlete was awarded $150,000 in cash and provided land near his hometown of Toco.

Nonetheless, Keshorn was also gifted with a luxury home in Port of Spain.

Moreover, the Toco lighthouse and the Toco Secondary School were renamed in his honor.

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Ankle Injury and Commonwealth Games

After an extraordinary year, 2013 was much of a disappointment as he couldn’t really participate in several competitions because of his ankle injury.

However, Walcott came stronger in 2014 to compete in the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland.

After a long six-week training, he came back with another personal best of 85.28 meters during the qualifying round of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

But unfortunately, at the finals, he came at the second position with a throw of 82.67 meters, while Julius Yego came first with 83.87 meters.

Walcott was sorely disappointed as he could have made higher, which he did in his qualifying round.

Similarly, during the IAAF Diamond League’s final meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, Walcott again came in second place with 85.77 meters while the first place, Thomas Rohler, made 87.63 meters.

Tokyo Olympics 2020

During his 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Keshorn was placed at Group B in the qualification phase.

Walcott finished at the 7th position in the group category, causing him to miss the men’s javelin throw finals.

During his throw in Group B, Walcott made a maximum throw of 79.33 meters.

With this disqualification, Walcott was out for the third time from the Olympic Javelin finals.

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Awards and Honor of Keshorn Walcott

1. Gold medal at CARIFTA Games (Under-17) in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia in 2009.
2. Gold medal at CARIFTA Games (Under-20) in George Town, the Cayman Islands in 2010.
3. First Place at Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships (Under-20) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in 2010.
4. Gold medal at CARIFTA Games (Under-20) in Hamilton, Bermuda in 2011.
5. Fourth Place at Central American and Caribbean Championships in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico in 2011.
6. Gold medal at CARIFTA Games (Under-20) in Hamilton, Bermuda in 2012.
7. Gold medal at Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships (Under-20) in San Salvador, El Salvador in 2012.
8. First Place at World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain in 2012.
9. Gold medal at Olympic Games in London, the United Kingdom in 2012.
10. Silver medal at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the United Kingdom in 2014.
11. Gold medal at Pan American Games in Canada in 2015.
12. Bronze medal at Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016.
13. Gold medal at Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia in 2018.
14. Silver medal at Pan American Games in Lima, Peru in 2019.

Seasonal Bests Javelin Throw

1. 67.01 meters, i.e., 219 feet and 10 inches in 2010.
2. 75.77 meters, i.e., 248 feet and 7 inches in 2011.
3. 84.58 meters, i.e., 277 feet and 5 inches in 2012.
4. 84.39 meters, i.e., 276 feet and 10 inches in 2013.
5. 85.77 meters, i.e., 281 feet and 4 inches in 2014.
6. 90.16 meters, i.e., 295 feet and 9 inches in 2015.
7. 88.68 meters, i.e., 290 feet and 11 inches in 2016.
8. 86.61 meters, i.e., 284 feet and 1 inch in 2017.

Personal Life of Keshorn Walcott

This 31 Years Old track and field athlete is currently living a single life. For now, Keshorn wants to focus time on his career.

The athlete is a very private person, so there isn’t much information about his personal life.

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How much is Keshorn Walcott’s Net Worth?

Keshorn Walcott is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s best track and field athletes.

Walcott is making a handsome amount of money by winning gold medals.

As of 2024, the total estimated net worth of Keshorn Walcott is around $1 Million – $5 Million.

Besides his earnings from the professional athletic career, Walcott also makes from endorsements and sponsorships.

Well, no doubt that Walcott has a great life as a top athlete spending his millions.

Social Media Presence

Keshorn Walcott is not much of an active social media user.

However, this Trinidad athlete is available on Instagram and Facebook, posting his training photos or videos.

Well, he is most active on his Facebook account, where he has around 165K followers.

Likewise, Walcott is also active on his Instagram account with around 27.8K followers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Walcott when he won the Olympic gold medal in the men’s javelin throw?

Keshorn Walcott was only 19 years and 131 days when he won his first Olympic gold medal, making him the youngest Olympic gold medalist in the men’s javelin throw.

What is Keshorn Walcott’s personal best javelin throw till 2021?

Keshorn Walcott’s personal best javelin throw till 2021 is 90.16 meters, i.e., 295 feet and 9 inches in 2015.

How many gold medals has Walcott won in overall tournaments until 2021?

Keshorn Walcott has won a total of 10 gold medals in overall tournaments until 2021.