Eric Favors
IrelandActive- Born
- Nov 16, 1996 (29 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put
Eric Favors is an American-born shot putter born on November 16, 1996, who competes internationally for Ireland. He has become a key figure in Irish throwing events since changing his national allegiance.
Favors currently holds the Irish national record in the shot put, establishing himself as the greatest shot putter in Irish history by performance. His American athletic background combined with Irish eligibility has elevated Irish throwing to new heights.
As the Irish national record holder, Favors stands at the pinnacle of Irish shot put history. His achievements represent a significant advancement for Irish field events and demonstrate the global movement of athletic talent in modern track and field.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Shot Put 20.93 (#213 all-time), 2026 season best 20.40 (Apr 25, 2026, Throws University, Fleetwood, PA (USA)) · Last competition: 62° Palio Città della Quercia, Sep 8, 2026, 19.67 · National record (Shot Put) · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP Indoor | 19.57 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Irish Senior Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | SP | 20.40 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | Throws U Series #1 |
| 2025 | SP | 20.75 | – | Aug 21, 2025 | Throws U Series #6 |
| 2024 | SP | 20.93 | – | Apr 27, 2024 | Throws U 2024 Series #1, Garage Strength, Fleetwood, PA |
| 2023 | SP | 20.66 | – | Mar 12, 2023 | European Throwing Cup, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria |
| 2022 | SP | 20.50 | – | Aug 5, 2022 | Berks Catholic Athletic Field, Kutztown, PA (USA) |
| 2022 | DT | 45.44 | – | Apr 29, 2022 | Andre Reed Stadium, Kutztown, PA (USA) |
| 2021 | SP | 19.85 | – | May 14, 2021 | Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) |