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Dan Ames
USAMenBirth dateJan 16, 1981
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Dan Ames is a United States thrower, born on January 16, 1981. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.
His personal bests include 20.14 in the SP, 61.20 in the DT and 64.68 in the HT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Discus Throw
61.20
Age
45 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: Shot Put 20.14 (#521 all-time), Discus Throw 61.20, 2004 season best 20.14 (Apr 10, 2004, Westwood, CA (USA)) · 45 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SP | 20.14 | - | Apr 10, 2004 | ↓ | Westwood, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | weight-throw | 21.70 | - | Mar 13, 2004 | - | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2004 | DT | 58.05 | - | Apr 24, 2004 | ↑ | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | HT | 64.68 | - | May 1, 2004 | ↓ | Westwood, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | SP | 19.73 | - | Feb 21, 2003 | ↓ | Nampa, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | DT | 61.20 | - | Apr 11, 2003 | ↑ | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | HT | 63.01 | - | May 18, 2003 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | SP | 19.46 | - | Mar 30, 2002 | ↓ | Fresno, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | HT | 59.51 | - | May 18, 2002 | ↓ | Pullman, WA (USA) |
| 2002 | DT | 60.45 | - | Apr 27, 2002 | ↑ | Salinas, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | SP | 19.46 | - | May 5, 2001 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | DT | 61.00 | - | May 22, 2001 | ↑ | Salinas, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | SP | 18.40 | - | May 20, 2000 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | DT | 58.53 | - | May 13, 2000 | ↑ | Modesto, CA (USA) |
2004
34 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 63.45 | - | Jun 12 | Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX |
SP | 19.09 | - | Jun 12 | Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX |
DT | 54.63 | - | Jun 11 | Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX |
HT | 62.76 | - | Jun 10 | Austin NCAA Championships |
SP | 19.10 | - | Jun 10 | Austin NCAA Championships |
DT | 57.71 | - | May 29 | Northridge NCAA West Regional Championships, Northridge, CA |
HT | 62.92 | - | May 28 | Northridge NCAA West Regional Championships, Northridge, CA |
SP | 19.59 | - | May 28 | Northridge NCAA West Regional Championships, Northridge, CA |
SP | 19.55 | - | May 19 | Salinas Hartnell College Throwers Meet, Salinas, CA |
HT | 64.21 | - | May 15 | Tucson Pac 10 Conference Championships, Tucson, AZ |
DT | 56.67 | - | May 15 | Tucson Pac 10 Conference Championships, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 19.81 | - | May 14 | Tucson Pac 10 Conference Championships, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 19.46 | - | May 8 | Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA |
DT | 55.91 | - | May 7 | Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA |
HT | 64.68 | - | May 1 | Westwood UCLA-USC Dual Meet, Westwood, CA |
SP | 19.70 | - | May 1 | Westwood UCLA-USC Dual Meet, Westwood, CA |
DT | 55.55 | - | May 1 | Westwood UCLA-USC Dual Meet, Westwood, CA |
DT | 58.05 | - | Apr 24 | San Diego Triton Invite, San Diego, CA |
SP | 20.02 | - | Apr 24 | San Diego Triton Invite, San Diego, CA |
HT | 63.31 | - | Apr 23 | San Diego Triton Invite, San Diego, CA |
SP | 19.27 | - | Apr 18 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA |
DT | 57.86 | - | Apr 10 | Westwood Rafer Johnson/JJK Invitational, Westwood, CA |
SP | 20.14 | - | Apr 10 | Westwood Rafer Johnson/JJK Invitational, Westwood, CA |
DT | 54.76 | - | Mar 27 | Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
HT | 61.61 | - | Mar 26 | Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
weight-throw | 21.70 | - | Mar 13 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
SP | 19.98 | - | Mar 12 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
HT | 60.94 | - | Mar 6 | Los Angeles UCLA Quad Meet, Los Angeles, CA |
SP | 18.51 | - | Mar 6 | Los Angeles UCLA Quad Meet, Los Angeles, CA |
DT | 53.42 | - | Mar 6 | Los Angeles UCLA Quad Meet, Los Angeles, CA |
SP | 19.58 | - | Feb 27 | Seattle Mountain Pacific Conf. Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i) |
SP | 19.17 | - | Feb 14 | Seattle PAC-10 Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
SP | 18.51 | - | Feb 7 | Nampa United Heritage Invitational, Nampa, ID (i) |
SP | 18.48 | - | Jan 31 | Seattle Washington Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
2003
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 52.80 | - | Jun 14 | Sacramento NCAA Championships |
SP | 18.91 | - | Jun 13 | Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
DT | 55.98 | - | Jun 12 | Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
SP | 19.31 | - | Jun 11 | Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
SP | 19.49 | - | May 31 | Stanford NCAA West Regional Championships, Palo Alto, CA |
DT | 59.53 | - | May 30 | Stanford NCAA West Regional Championships, Palo Alto, CA |
DT | 60.57 | - | May 20 | Salinas Hartnell College Throwers Meet, Salinas, CA |
SP | 18.92 | - | May 20 | Salinas Hartnell College Throwers Meet, Salinas, CA |
HT | 63.01 | - | May 18 | Los Angeles PAC 10 Conference Championships, Los Angeles, CA |
DT | 59.84 | - | May 18 | Los Angeles PAC 10 Conference Championships, Los Angeles, CA |
SP | 19.34 | - | May 17 | Los Angeles PAC 10 Conference Championships, Los Angeles, CA |
DT | 57.36 | - | May 3 | Westwood UCLA Inv., Westwood, CA |
SP | 18.86 | - | May 3 | Westwood UCLA Inv., Westwood, CA |
DT | 58.65 | - | Apr 26 | Los Angeles USC-UCLA Dual, Los Angeles, CA |
SP | 19.55 | - | Apr 26 | Los Angeles USC-UCLA Dual, Los Angeles, CA |
DT | 57.80 | - | Apr 19 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Dan Ames's Shot Put personal best?
Dan Ames's Shot Put personal best is 20.14, set on Apr 10, 2004 in Westwood, CA (USA), #521 on the all-time list.
Which events does Dan Ames compete in?
Dan Ames competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.
How did Dan Ames perform in 2004?
2004 season best: 20.14, set on Apr 10, 2004 in Westwood, CA (USA).