Herndon Jacob

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Events
Hammer Throw (6kg)

Herndon Jacob is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the DiscusThro, HammerThro and ShotPut(5k.

His personal bests include 53.12 in the DiscusThro, 56.41 in the HammerThro and 16.81 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Hammer Throw (6kg)56.41
2026 season best64.98May 29, 2026 · IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL
2026 season best
Last competitionUSA U20 ChampionshipsJun 19, 2026 · 60.89
USA U20 Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Hammer Throw (6kg) 56.41, 2026 season best 64.98 (May 29, 2026, IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL (USA)) · Last competition: USA U20 Championships, Jun 19, 2026, 60.89

Personal bests

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
DiscusThroFL 202653.12–#195
HammerThroNC 202556.41–#104
ShotPut(5kIndoorVA 202616.81–#80

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026ShotPut(5k Indoor16.81–Mar 22, 2026adidas Indoor Nationals
2026DiscusThro 53.12–May 23, 2026Southeast Meet of Champions
2026HammerThro 64.98–May 29, 2026Under Armour Nationals
2025HammerThro 56.41–Jun 20, 2025adidas Outdoor Nationals
2025HT 56.41–Jun 20, 2025adidas Outdoor Nationals
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Herndon Jacob's Hammer Throw (6kg) personal best is 56.41, set on Jun 20, 2025 in Irwin Belk Track, Greensboro, NC (USA).

Herndon Jacob competes in the Hammer Throw (6kg).

2026 season best: 64.98, set on May 29, 2026 in IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL (USA). Last competition: USA U20 Championships on Jun 19, 2026, 60.89.