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Felisha Johnson

Felisha Johnson

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateJul 24, 1989
BirthplaceIndianapolis, United States
Height1.85 m
Weight-

Felisha Nayomie Johnson (born July 24, 1989) is an American retired track and field athlete who competed in shot put She represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was also the 2015 national indoor champion in the weight throw and won two NCAA collegiate titles in the event for the Indiana State Sycamores.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.45
#139 all-time
2023 season best
17.53
Feb 18, 2023 · Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2023 season best
Last competition
Bobcat PReview, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (i)
Dec 7, 2023 · 16.89
Bobcat PReview, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (i)
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Shot Put 19.45 (#139 all-time), 2023 season best 17.53 (Feb 18, 2023, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bobcat PReview, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (i), Dec 7, 2023, 16.89 · 37 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
SP
17.53-Feb 18, 2023
↓
USA Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2022
SP
17.48-Feb 12, 2022
↓
ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2022
weight-throw
20.22-Dec 2, 2022
↓
-
2021
SP
19.45-May 7, 2021
↓
Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN (USA)
2020
SP
18.19-Jan 18, 2020
↓
ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2020
weight-throw
22.67-Feb 15, 2020
↓
USA Indoor Championships
2019
SP
18.72-Dec 14, 2019
↓
ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2019
weight-throw
23.08-Dec 6, 2019
↓
-
2018
SP
16.93-Feb 17, 2018
↓
US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2018
weight-throw
22.08-Jan 27, 2018
↓
-
2017
SP
18.72-Feb 11, 2017
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2017
weight-throw
24.22-Mar 4, 2017
↓
US Indoor Championships
2016
SP
19.26-Jun 5, 2016
↓
Naperville, IL (USA)
2016
weight-throw
23.53-Mar 11, 2016
↓
-
2015
SP
18.73-May 20, 2015
↓
National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
2015
weight-throw
23.45-Feb 28, 2015
↓
-
2014
SP
19.18-Jun 25, 2014
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2014
weight-throw
23.19-Dec 12, 2014
↓
-
2013
SP
18.27-May 25, 2013
↓
Greensboro, NC (USA)
2013
weight-throw
23.52-Mar 8, 2013
↓
-
2013
DT
53.28-May 12, 2013
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2013
HT
59.53-May 10, 2013
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2012
SP
17.47-Dec 7, 2012
↓
Charleston, IL (USA) (i)
2012
weight-throw
22.94-Dec 7, 2012
↓
-
2012
DT
55.03-May 25, 2012
↓
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2012
HT
59.53-Apr 13, 2012
↓
Terre Haute, IN (USA)
2011
SP
16.55-May 27, 2011
↓
Bloomington, IN (USA)
2011
weight-throw
22.69-Mar 11, 2011
↓
-
2011
DT
46.31-Apr 2, 2011
↓
Charleston, IL (USA)
2011
HT
61.14-Apr 9, 2011
↓
Columbia, MO (USA)
2010
SP
15.57-May 27, 2010
↓
Greensboro, NC (USA)
2010
weight-throw
22.31-Dec 10, 2010
↓
-
2010
DT
44.85-Apr 9, 2010
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
2010
HT
53.88-May 14, 2010
↓
Normal, IL (USA)
2009
SP
15.10-Dec 11, 2009
↓
Charleston, IL (USA) (i)
2009
weight-throw
18.50-Dec 11, 2009
↓
-

2022

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.09-Dec 2Defiance College Early Bird Opener, Defiance-R.M. & C.M. Small Track, Defiance, OH (i)
weight-throw
20.22-Dec 2Defiance College Early Bird Opener, Defiance-R.M. & C.M. Small Track, Defiance, OH (i)
SP
16.14-May 6Billy Hayes Invitational, Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN
SP
17.37-May 1Grande Premio Internacional Brasil Loterias Caixa de Atletismo
SP
17.00-Apr 27International Meeting, São Paulo
SP
16.99-Feb 26US Indoor Championships
SP
17.48-Feb 12Gerry England Invitational, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
16.81-Feb 5Dr. Sander Invitational
SP
16.81-Jan 22Indianapolis Track & Field Classic, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
17.22-Jan 14Dick Small Invitational, Defiance-R.M. & C.M. Small Track, Defiance, OH (i)

2021

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.14-Dec 11Indianapolis Winter Break, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
17.04-Dec 4Season Opener, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
19.45-May 7Pacesetter Sports Invitational, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
SP
17.09-Apr 24USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
18.08-Apr 17Gibson Invitational (Terre Haute CVB), Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
SP
17.01-Apr 9Benedictine University Invite, Benedictine University Sport Complex, Lisle, IL
SP
17.60-Apr 3George Glass Invitational, Taylor University, Upland, IN
SP
17.52-Mar 27IWU Polar Bear Invite, Wildcat Track, Marion, IN
SP
17.47-Feb 28UIndy Last Chance, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
18.41-Feb 19UIndy Indianapolis Classic, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
17.73-Jan 23Myrle Hanson Open, Donald Young Center, Spearfish, SD (i)

2020

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
weight-throw
22.67-Feb 15USA Indoor Championships
SP
17.02-Feb 15USA Indoor Championships
SP
17.02-Feb 14USA Indoor Championships
weight-throw
21.57-Feb 1Greyhound Invitational, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
17.82-Feb 1Greyhound Invitational, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
17.80-Jan 25John Gartland Invitational, Indiana State-ISU Indoor Track, Terre Haute, IN (i)
weight-throw
21.72-Jan 18Indianapolis Collegiate Championships, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
18.19-Jan 18Indianapolis Collegiate Championships, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)

2019

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
weight-throw
22.42-Dec 14Indianapolis Winter Break Meet, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
18.72-Dec 14Indianapolis Winter Break Meet, ARC-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (i)
weight-throw
23.08-Dec 6Season Opener, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
17.82-Dec 6Season Opener, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
15.52-May 16Gregory Final Qualifier, Naperville, IL
SP
16.20-May 10Dr. Keeler Invite, Naperville, IL
weight-throw
20.45-Feb 9Indianapolis Team Invitational, Indianapolis, IN (i)
weight-throw
20.25-Feb 2Anderson Indoor Invite, Anderson, IN (i)
weight-throw
20.54-Jan 25Tom Hathaway Distance Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)
weight-throw
21.08-Jan 18Indianapolis Collegiate Challenge, Indianapolis, IN (i)

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
weight-throw
19.45-Feb 18US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
weight-throw
19.45-Feb 17US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
SP
16.93-Feb 17US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
weight-throw
22.08-Jan 27Indianapolis Tom Hathaway Distance Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SP
16.84-Jan 27Indianapolis Tom Hathaway Distance Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)
weight-throw
21.14-Jan 20Indianapolis Collegiate Challenge, Indianapolis, IN (i)
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Honours

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US Indoor Championships

Weight Throw

2015
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Weight Throw

2013
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Weight Throw

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Felisha Johnson's Shot Put personal best?

Felisha Johnson's Shot Put personal best is 19.45, set on May 7, 2021 in Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN (USA), #139 on the all-time list.

Which events does Felisha Johnson compete in?

Felisha Johnson competes in the Shot Put.

How did Felisha Johnson perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 17.53, set on Feb 18, 2023 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i). Last competition: Bobcat PReview, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman, MT (i) on Dec 7, 2023, 16.89.