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Gianna Rao
USAWomenBirth dateJul 14, 2000
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Gianna Rao is a United States thrower, born on July 14, 2000. She competes primarily in the HT.
Her personal bests include 60.24 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Hammer Throw
60.24
2023 season best
58.88
May 5, 2023 · Zable Stadium - College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA (USA)
Last competition
NCAA Division I East First Rounds
May 25, 2023 · 58.30
Age
26 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: Hammer Throw 60.24, 2023 season best 58.88 (May 5, 2023, Zable Stadium - College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, May 25, 2023, 58.30 · 26 years old
PB
Personal bests
60.24
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | weight-throw | 20.42 | - | Feb 22, 2023 | ↓ | 2023 CAA Indoor Track and Field Championship |
| 2023 | HT | 58.88 | - | May 5, 2023 | ↓ | CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2022 | weight-throw | 20.53 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2022 | HT | 59.72 | - | Mar 26, 2022 | ↓ | UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL (USA) |
| 2021 | weight-throw | 18.23 | - | Feb 6, 2021 | ↓ | - |
| 2021 | HT | 60.24 | - | Apr 30, 2021 | ↓ | Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA) |
| 2020 | weight-throw | 20.50 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | weight-throw | 20.28 | - | Dec 14, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | HT | 59.05 | - | Apr 14, 2019 | ↓ | Lewisburg, PA (USA) |
| 2018 | weight-throw | 19.19 | - | Dec 8, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | HT | 57.32 | - | May 5, 2018 | ↓ | Westerly (USA) |
| 2017 | weight-throw | 18.18 | - | Mar 12, 2017 | ↓ | - |
| 2017 | HT | 54.73 | - | May 27, 2017 | ↓ | La Habana (CUB) |
| 2016 | weight-throw | 16.87 | - | Mar 13, 2016 | ↓ | - |
2023
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 58.30 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
HT | 58.88 | - | May 6 | CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
HT | 58.88 | - | May 5 | CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
HT | 56.41 | - | Mar 25 | Aztec Invitational, Aztrack Sports Deck, San Diego, CA |
HT | 56.41 | - | Mar 24 | Aztec Invitational, Aztrack Sports Deck, San Diego, CA |
weight-throw | 20.42 | - | Feb 23 | 2023 CAA Indoor Track and Field Championship |
weight-throw | 20.42 | - | Feb 22 | 2023 CAA Indoor Track and Field Championship |
weight-throw | 19.95 | - | Jan 28 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
2022
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
weight-throw | 20.52 | - | Dec 9 | Joe Donahue Games, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
HT | 57.76 | - | May 26 | NCAA East Preliminary Round, Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN |
HT | 58.67 | - | May 13 | Big Ten Ch., University of Minnesota T&F Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
HT | 57.55 | - | May 6 | Jim Thorpe Invitational, Nittany Lion Outdoor Track, State College, PA |
HT | 56.56 | - | Apr 29 | The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA |
HT | 56.56 | - | Apr 28 | The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA |
HT | 58.09 | - | Apr 21 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA |
HT | 59.38 | - | Apr 16 | Bison Outdoor Classic, Lewisburg, PA |
HT | 58.23 | - | Apr 8 | Hurricane Alumni Invitational, UMiami Cobb Stadium, Coral Gables, FL |
HT | 59.72 | - | Mar 26 | UCF Knights Invite, UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL |
HT | 58.13 | - | Mar 19 | Penn Challenge, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA |
weight-throw | 20.08 | - | Feb 26 | Big Ten Indoor Championships, SPIRE Institute Indoor Track & Field Facility, Geneva, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 20.53 | - | Feb 18 | Penn State Tune-Up, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
weight-throw | 19.92 | - | Feb 11 | Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Open Event |
weight-throw | 20.40 | - | Feb 5 | Dr. Sander Invitational |
weight-throw | 20.43 | - | Jan 29 | Sykes & Sabock Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
weight-throw | 19.26 | - | Jan 21 | Penn State National, Multisport Indoor Facility, State College, PA (i) |
weight-throw | 18.92 | - | Jan 15 | Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
2021
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 57.75 | - | May 27 | NCAA East Preliminary, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL |
HT | 58.41 | - | May 14 | Big Ten Ch., Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL |
HT | 59.92 | - | May 7 | Jim Thorpe Invitational, Nittany Lion Outdoor Track, State College, PA |
HT | 60.24 | - | Apr 30 | Jesse Owens Invitational, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH |
HT | 55.93 | - | Apr 23 | Fighting Illini Big Ten Relays, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL |
HT | 55.60 | - | Apr 16 | Husker Big Invite, PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX |
HT | 57.60 | - | Apr 10 | Rutgers B1G Tri-Meet, Rutgers University Bauer Track and Field Complex, New Brunswick, NJ |
HT | 53.06 | - | Apr 2 | North Florida Big Ten Invitational, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL - Invitational Events |
HT | 55.50 | - | Mar 26 | Maryland Invitational, University of Maryland, College Park, MD |
weight-throw | 18.23 | - | Feb 6 | Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup (PSU Tri Meet), Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
2020
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
weight-throw | 19.07 | - | Feb 28 | Big Ten Conference Championships, SPIRE Institute Indoor Track & Field Facility, Geneva, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 19.27 | - | Feb 21 | Penn State Tune-up, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
weight-throw | 19.90 | - | Feb 14 | Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
weight-throw | 20.50 | - | Feb 8 | Sykes & Sabock Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
weight-throw | 19.74 | - | Jan 31 | Penn State National Invitational, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
weight-throw | 17.62 | - | Jan 25 | Dr. Norb Sander Columbia Challenge |
weight-throw | 20.37 | - | Jan 11 | Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
2019
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
weight-throw | 20.28 | - | Dec 14 | Blue & White Intrasquad, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
HT | 56.34 | - | Jun 22 | USA U20 Championships, Miramar, FL |
HT | 54.13 | - | May 23 | NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL |
HT | 56.92 | - | May 10 | Big Ten Ch., Iowa City, IA |
HT | 57.52 | - | May 3 | Jim Thorpe Open, University Park, PA |
HT | 54.28 | - | Apr 27 | Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World |
HT | 54.28 | - | Apr 25 | Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Gianna Rao's Hammer Throw personal best?
Gianna Rao's Hammer Throw personal best is 60.24, set on Apr 30, 2021 in Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA).
Which events does Gianna Rao compete in?
Gianna Rao competes in the Hammer Throw.
How did Gianna Rao perform in 2023?
2023 season best: 58.88, set on May 5, 2023 in Zable Stadium - College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds on May 25, 2023, 58.30.