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Daniel Taylor

Daniel Taylor

USAUSAMen
Birth dateMay 12, 1982
BirthplaceCleveland, United States
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Weight-

Daniel Taylor is an American shot putter born on May 12, 1982, in Cleveland, Ohio. He competes internationally in track and field and is sponsored by Nike.

Taylor has developed the strength and technique required for elite-level shot put competition. The event demands a combination of explosive power, precise footwork, and technical release mechanics that take years to perfect.

His professional career competing around the world reflects dedication to one of track and field's most demanding power events. Taylor's Nike sponsorship indicates his standing among America's competitive shot putters.

PB

Personal bests

21.78
59.00
69.35
57.16
17.58

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
SP
20.22-Apr 18, 2012
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Lawrence, KS (USA)
2011
SP
20.90-Jun 26, 2011
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Eugene USA Championships
2010
SP
20.89-Jan 16, 2010
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Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2009
SP
21.78-May 23, 2009
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Tucson, AZ (USA)
2008
SP
20.85-May 10, 2008
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Modesto, CA (USA)
2007
SP
21.57-Jan 27, 2007
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Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2006
SP
21.59-Jun 3, 2006
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New York, NY (USA)
2005
SP
20.75-May 7, 2005
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Modesto, CA (USA)
2005
WeightThro
23.53-Jan 14, 2005
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2004
SP
20.62-May 1, 2004
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Columbus, OH (USA)
2004
WeightThro
24.01-Feb 21, 2004
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2004
DT
56.90-May 15, 2004
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West Lafayette, IN (USA)
2004
HT
69.35-Jun 12, 2004
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Austin, TX (USA)
2003
SP
21.33-Mar 15, 2003
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
2003
DT
59.00-May 30, 2003
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Columbus, OH (USA)
2003
HT
66.27-May 15, 2003
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Minneapolis, MN (USA)
2002
SP
20.01-Feb 2, 2002
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Columbus, OH (USA) (i)
2002
DT
55.48-Apr 20, 2002
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Fort Worth, TX (USA)
2001
SP
18.31-Apr 28, 2001
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Cincinnati, OH (USA)
2001
DT
51.70-Apr 21, 2001
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Terre Haute, IN (USA)
1999
ShotPut(5k
17.58-Jul 16, 1999-Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships
1999
DiscusThro
57.16-Jul 17, 1999-Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.40-Jun 23Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
20.16-Jun 2Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
SP
19.64-May 5Kingston Jamaica International Invitational, National Stadium, Kingston
SP
19.40-Apr 28Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events
SP
20.22-Apr 18Lawrence Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events

2011

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.67-Sep 18Nice DécaNation, Nice
SP
18.20-Sep 13Zagreb IAAF World Challenge, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
SP
20.44-Aug 2Karlstad Folksam GP, Karlstad
SP
20.20-Jul 28Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
SP
19.58-Jul 22Monaco Herculis
SP
19.77-Jul 10Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
SP
20.90-Jun 26Eugene USA Championships
SP
17.91-Jun 4Eugene Prefontaine Classic
SP
19.02-Jun 2Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva
SP
19.48-May 28Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
SP
19.37-May 19Tucson Elite Throwers Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
17.62-May 6Doha Samsung Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.48-Apr 30Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events
SP
19.08-Apr 20Lawrence Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events
SP
20.19-Feb 27US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
SP
20.16-Jan 21Phoenix Puma Indoor, Phoenix, AZ (i)

2010

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
NM-Aug 27Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - EU Cup
SP
18.95-Aug 24Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
SP
18.45-Aug 22Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
SP
20.37-Aug 18Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
SP
20.68-Aug 14Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
SP
20.68-Aug 13Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
SP
19.95-Aug 10Göteborg Folksam Grand Prix, Göteborg
SP
20.28-Aug 5Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
SP
20.51-Jul 18Tangier Meeting International, Tanger
SP
19.83-Jul 14Karlstad Skanska Open, Karlstad
SP
20.47-Jul 3Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
SP
20.32-Jun 10Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
SP
20.45-Jun 6Bydgoszcz Enea Cup 2010, Bydgoszcz
SP
19.98-May 29Sacramento California Invitational Relays, Sacramento, CA
SP
20.22-May 14Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.99-May 8Osaka Grand Prix, Osaka
SP
19.00-May 1Kingston Jamaica International, Kingston
SP
19.47-Apr 24Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events
SP
19.61-Feb 28US Indoor Championships
SP
19.71-Feb 13Valencia Reunión Internacional de Atletismo, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
SP
19.41-Jan 29New York Millrose Games, MSG, New York, NY (i)
SP
20.89-Jan 16Flagstaff Lumberjack Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ (i)

2009

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.87-Sep 23Kawasaki Super Track & Field Meet, Kawasaki
SP
20.68-Sep 9Paris Décanation, Paris
SP
20.98-Sep 6Dubnica nad Váhom Athletic Bridge, Dubnica nad Váhom
SP
20.64-Aug 31Zagreb Meeting 2009, Zagreb
SP
19.39-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
SP
19.91-Jul 25Barcelona Míting Internacional d'Atletisme, Barcelona
SP
20.76-Jul 24London Aviva Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
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Honours

🥇

US Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2009
🥉

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Shot Put

2008
🥉

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Shot Put

2007
4

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Shot Put

2006
🥇

NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2004
🥈

Sherbrooke NACAC U23 Championships

Shot Put

2004
🥈

Sherbrooke NACAC U23 Championships

Hammer Throw

2004
🥇

NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Weight Throw

2004
4

Santo Domingo Pan American Games

Shot Put

2003
4

Santo Domingo Pan American Games

Shot Put

2003