Fedrick Dacres
JamaicaActive- Born
- Feb 28, 1994 (32 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
Fedrick Dacres (born 28 February 1994) is a Jamaican discus thrower. He began his throwing career as a student at Calabar High School in Jamaica along with other accomplished throwers such as Chad Wright and Traves Smikle, under the guidance of former Calabar athlete coach Julian Robinson.
He won a gold medal at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics, becoming the first Jamaican discus thrower ever to do so. He went on to win a gold medal at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics, also becoming the first Jamaican discus thrower ever to do so.
Dacres participated in the boys' discus throw at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. He has qualified to represent Jamaica at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Discus Throw 70.78 (#26 all-time), Shot Put 20.46 (#379 all-time), 2026 season best 66.17 (Jun 27, 2026, Colich Throws Center, Wilmington, CA (USA)) · Last competition: LA Throws Cup, Colich Throws Center, Wilmington, CA, Jun 27, 2026, 66.17 · World Championships: 1 silver · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DT | 66.17 | – | Jun 27, 2026 | LA Throws Cup, Colich Throws Center, Wilmington, CA |
| 2025 | SP | 17.60 | – | May 31, 2025 | JAAA WA Chapionships Preparation #2, National Stadium, Kingston |
| 2025 | DT | 66.33 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events |
| 2024 | DT | 66.30 | – | May 25, 2024 | Hallesche Werfertage, Werferzentrum Brandberge, Halle |
| 2023 | SP | 18.60 | – | Mar 25, 2023 | MVP Velocity Fest 12, National Stadium, Kingston |
| 2023 | DT | 68.57 | – | May 18, 2023 | Tucson Elite Classic |
| 2022 | SP | 18.23 | – | Jan 29, 2022 | National Stadium, Kingston (JAM) |
| 2022 | DT | 65.98 | – | Apr 23, 2022 | MVP Velocity Fest 11, National Stadium, Kingston |