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Garrett Johnson
- Born
- May 24, 1984 (42 years old)
- Birthplace
- Tampa, United States
- Events
- Shot Put · Discus Throw
Garrett Johnson is an American entrepreneur and shot putter born on May 24, 1984, in Tampa, Florida. He won both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Shot Put Championships in 2006 and was named a Rhodes Scholar the same year.
Johnson's combination of athletic and academic excellence led to his Rhodes Scholarship on behalf of the United States, one of the most prestigious academic honors available. His double NCAA championship in the shot put demonstrated his dominance in the event at the collegiate level.
Beyond athletics, Johnson has built a successful career in technology and innovation. He is cofounder and Chairman of the Foundation for American Innovation and cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of Hydra Host, a startup valued at $500 million backed by Peter Thiel.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Shot Put 20.94 (#207 all-time), Discus Throw 60.77, 2009 season best 20.12 (Jun 13, 2009, Leiden (NED)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jun 28, 2009, 19.98 · 42 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SP | 20.12 | – | Jun 13, 2009 | Leiden (NED) |
| 2009 | DT | 52.62 | – | Apr 10, 2009 | New Haven, CT (USA) |
| 2008 | SP | 20.94 | – | Mar 28, 2008 | Tallahassee, FL (USA) |
| 2008 | DT | 55.13 | – | May 17, 2008 | Oxford (GBR) |
| 2007 | SP | 20.27 | – | Feb 17, 2007 | – |
| 2007 | SP Indoor | 20.27 | – | Feb 17, 2007 | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2007 | DT | 57.26 | – | Aug 4, 2007 | London (GBR) |
| 2006 | SP | 20.84 | – | Apr 28, 2006 | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |