C.J. C.J. Hunter
- Born
- Dec 14, 1968 (57 years old)
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Events
- Shot Put
- Height
- 1.86 m
- Weight
- 149 kg
C.J. Hunter was an American shot putter and coach born on December 14, 1968, in Washington, D.C., who passed away on November 28, 2021. Standing 186 cm and weighing 149 kg, he won the 1999 World Championship in the shot put.
Hunter's World Championship victory in 1999 represented the pinnacle of his competitive career. He developed into one of America's premier shot putters during the late 1990s, capable of competing at the highest international level.
His career was affected by the BALCO scandal and anti-doping violations. He was formerly married to sprinter Marion Jones. Despite the controversies, his 1999 World Championship title remains a significant achievement in American throwing history.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Shot Put 21.86 (#53 all-time), 2000 season best 21.87 (Jul 15, 2000, Raleigh, NC (USA)) · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 57 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SP | 21.87 | – | Jul 15, 2000 | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 1999 | SP | 21.79 | – | Aug 21, 1999 | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
| 1998 | SP | 20.84 | – | Jun 20, 1998 | New Orleans, LA (USA) |
| 1997 | SP | 21.34 | – | Jun 12, 1997 | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 1996 | SP | 21.17 | – | Jun 1, 1996 | San José (USA) |
| 1995 | SP | 21.22 | – | Feb 5, 1995 | – |
| 1995 | SP Indoor | 21.22 | – | Feb 5, 1995 | Air Force Academy (USA) (i) |
| 1994 | SP | 20.94 | – | May 15, 1994 | Boulder, CO (USA) |