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Brad Mears

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Brad Mears

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Birth dateDec 24, 1970
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Brad Mears is a United States thrower, born on December 24, 1970. He competes primarily in the SP.

His personal bests include 20.05 in the SP. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.05
#582 all-time
2000 season best
19.81
Jan 29, 2000 · Air Force Academy (USA) (i)
2000 season best
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Shot Put 20.05 (#582 all-time), 2000 season best 19.81 (Jan 29, 2000, Air Force Academy (USA) (i)) · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
SP
19.81-Jan 29, 2000
↑
Air Force Academy (USA) (i)
1999
SP
20.05-May 13, 1999
↑
Greeley, CO (USA)
1998
SP
19.43-Dec 12, 1998
↑
Laramie, WY (USA) (i)
1997
SP
19.76-Jun 12, 1997
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1996
SP
19.96-Apr 19, 1996
↑
Warrensburg, MO (USA)

2000

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.20-Jul 15USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
SP
18.36-Jul 14USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
SP
18.99-Apr 29Fort Collins Jack Christiansen Invitational, Fort Collins, CO
SP
18.80-Apr 22Greeley, CO
SP
19.67-Mar 4USA Indoor Combined Events Championships
SP
19.61-Feb 19Air Force Academy (i)
SP
19.46-Feb 12Fayetteville Tyson Inv., Fayetteville, AR (i)
SP
19.81-Jan 29Air Force Academy Air Force Invitational, Air Force Academy (i)
SP
18.99-Jan 21Boulder, CO (i)
SP
19.30-Jan 15Air Force Academy (i)

1999

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.87-Dec 4Laramie, WY (i)
SP
19.93-Jul 24Winnipeg Pan American Games, Winnipeg
SP
19.75-Jul 19Flagstaff, AZ
SP
19.67-Jun 27USA Championships, Eugene, OR
SP
19.56-May 15Laramie, WY
SP
20.05-May 13Greeley Northern Colorado Open, Greeley, CO
SP
19.53-Apr 17Greeley, CO
SP
19.52-Feb 12Air Force Academy (i)
SP
19.99-Jan 30Greeley, CO (i)
SP
19.05-Jan 23Boulder Invitationel, Boulder, CO (i)

1998

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.43-Dec 12Laramie, WY (i)
SP
18.78-Jun 20US Championships, New Orleans, LA
SP
19.31-May 9Emporia State Twilight, Emporia, KS
SP
18.17-May 2Columbia
SP
19.43-Apr 17Warrensburg Mule Relays, Warrensburg, MO
SP
19.22-Jan 30Warrensburg, MO (i)
SP
19.36-Jan 24Ames Iowa State Invitational, Ames, IA (i)

1997

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.57-Aug 30Catania Universiade, Catania
SP
18.98-Jul 18Columbia
SP
19.76-Jun 12US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
SP
19.32-Jun 11US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
SP
19.31-May 10Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA
SP
19.09-Apr 17Lawrence, KS

1996

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.18-Jun 15USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
SP
19.25-Apr 19Lawrence, KS
SP
19.96-Apr 19Warrensburg, MO
SP
18.33-Mar 30Springfield, MO
SP
19.58-Mar 16Pittsburgh, PA
SP
18.56-Feb 17Columbia (i)
SP
18.78-Feb 2Warrensburg, MO (i)

Honours

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Winnipeg Pan American Games

Shot Put

1999
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Winnipeg Pan American Games

Shot Put

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brad Mears's Shot Put personal best?

Brad Mears's Shot Put personal best is 20.05, set on May 13, 1999 in Greeley, CO (USA), #582 on the all-time list.

Which events does Brad Mears compete in?

Brad Mears competes in the Shot Put.

How did Brad Mears perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 19.81, set on Jan 29, 2000 in Air Force Academy (USA) (i).