James Leiter

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Shot Put

James Leiter is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.

His personal bests include 17.09 in the SP, 50.06 in the DT, 49.64 in the DiscusThro, 17.13 in the ShotPut(6k and 15.64 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put17.09
2026 season best17.09May 10, 2026 · GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
2026 season best
Last competitionUSA U20 ChampionshipsJun 19, 2026 · 17.13
USA U20 Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: Shot Put 17.09, 2026 season best 17.09 (May 10, 2026, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA)) · Last competition: USA U20 Championships, Jun 19, 2026, 17.13

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SPMI 2026United States Shot Put all-time list17.09948 pts–#589
DTMI 2026United States Discus Throw all-time list50.06879 pts–#915
DiscusThroOR 202449.64––
ShotPut(6kOR 202617.13–#133
ShotPut(5kOR 202415.64––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP Indoor17.02–Feb 20, 2026GVSU Tune-Up, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
2026SP 17.09–May 10, 2026GVSU Last Day Meet
2026ShotPut(6k 17.13–Jun 19, 2026USA U20 Championships
2026DT 50.06–May 10, 2026GVSU Last Day Meet
2024ShotPut(5k 15.64–Jun 13, 2024Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
2024DiscusThro 49.64–Jun 13, 2024Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
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James Leiter's Shot Put personal best is 17.09, set on May 10, 2026 in GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA).

James Leiter competes in the Shot Put.

2026 season best: 17.09, set on May 10, 2026 in GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA). Last competition: USA U20 Championships on Jun 19, 2026, 17.13.