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Charles Lafore

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Charles Lafore is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.

His personal bests include 17.39 in the SP, 51.71 in the DT, 65.13 in the HT, 70.29 in the HammerThro and 17.31 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
65.13
Shot Put
17.39
2026 season best
17.36
Jan 23, 2026 · Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)
Feb 28, 2026 · 16.93
Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)

As of Sep 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 65.13, Shot Put 17.39, 2026 season best 17.36 (Jan 23, 2026, Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i), Feb 28, 2026, 16.93

PB

Personal bests

17.39
51.71
65.13
70.29
17.31

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SP
17.36-Jan 23, 2026
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Bobcat Challenge
2026
SPi
17.48m-Feb 6, 2026
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2026
weight-throwi
18.74m-Jan 16, 2026
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2026
weight-throw
19.07-Feb 14, 2026
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Battle Born Classic
2025
SP
17.39-May 3, 2025
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Doug Max Invitational
2025
weight-throw
19.63-Feb 28, 2025
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Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025
DT
51.71-May 17, 2025-Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
2025
HT
65.13-Apr 18, 2025-Beach Invitational, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA - Invitational Events
2025
HammerThro
70.29-Jun 19, 2025-USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2023
ShotPut(5k
17.31-Mar 12, 2023
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New Balance Nationals Indoor
2022
ShotPut(5k
14.95-Mar 11, 2022
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Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2021
SP
14.10-Dec 2, 2021
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Steinhauer Fieldhouse, Golden, CO (USA) (i)
2021
weight-throw
15.33-Dec 2, 2021
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2025

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HammerThro
70.29-Jun 19USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
HT
60.92-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
DT
51.71-May 17Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
SP
16.99-May 16Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
HT
61.94-May 15Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
SP
17.39-May 3Doug Max Invitational
HT
62.79-May 3Doug Max Invitational
DT
50.02-May 3Doug Max Invitational
HT
65.13-Apr 18Beach Invitational, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA - Invitational Events
HT
63.53-Apr 17Pacific Coast Invitational, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA
DT
48.11-Mar 29Jack Christiansen Invitational, CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO
SP
17.28-Mar 29Jack Christiansen Invitational, CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO
HT
NM-Mar 29Jack Christiansen Invitational, CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO
weight-throw
19.63-Mar 1Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
SP
17.32-Mar 1Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
weight-throw
19.63-Feb 28Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
SP
17.30-Feb 15Don Kirby Elite Invitational
weight-throw
19.35-Feb 15Don Kirby Elite Invitational
weight-throw
19.35-Feb 14Don Kirby Elite Invitational
weight-throw
18.68-Jan 31CU Invitational
SP
16.02-Jan 25Bobcat Challenge, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (i)
weight-throw
18.44-Jan 25Bobcat Challenge, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (i)

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
NM-Apr 8Tom Benich Invitational, Nottingham Field, Greeley, CO
ShotPut(5k
17.31-Mar 12New Balance Nationals Indoor

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
ShotPut(5k
14.95-Mar 11New Balance HS Indoor Nationals, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Open Event

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
14.10-Dec 2Colorado Mines HS Indoor Series #1, Steinhauer Fieldhouse, Golden, CO (i)
weight-throw
15.33-Dec 2Colorado Mines HS Indoor Series #1, Steinhauer Fieldhouse, Golden, CO (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Charles Lafore's Hammer Throw personal best?

Charles Lafore's Hammer Throw personal best is 65.13, set on Apr 18, 2025 in Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA).

Which events does Charles Lafore compete in?

Charles Lafore competes in the Hammer Throw and Shot Put.

How did Charles Lafore perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 17.36, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i). Last competition: Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i) on Feb 28, 2026, 16.93.