James Williams

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Events
Hammer Throw

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

His personal bests include 17.24 in the SP, 16.69 in the SP, 42.93 in the DT and 55.17 in the HT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Hammer Throw55.17
2026 season best53.65Apr 25, 2026 · Rice University Ley Track/Holloway Field, Houston, TX
2026 season best
Last competitionSouthland Conference Outdoor Track ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 15.27
Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 55.17, 2026 season best 53.65 (Apr 25, 2026, Rice University Ley Track/Holloway Field, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships, May 15, 2026, 15.27

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SPIndoorAL 202617.24957 pts–#411
SPTX 2025United States Shot Put all-time list16.69924 pts–#810
DTTX 2025United States Discus Throw all-time list42.93748 pts––
HTTX 2025United States Hammer Throw all-time list55.17819 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP 16.44–Jan 31, 2026Robert Platt Invitational
2026SP Indoor17.24–Feb 26, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2026weight-throw 17.60–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026weight-throw Indoor18.01–Feb 25, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2026DT 45.00m–Apr 2, 2026–
2026HT 53.65–Apr 25, 2026J Fred Duckett Rice Twilight Meet
2025SP 16.69–May 2, 2025Cameron Burrell Invitational
2025DT 42.93–May 17, 2025Southland Conference Outdoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Williams's Hammer Throw personal best is 55.17, set on May 2, 2025 in Carl Lewis TF and Soccer Complex, Houston, TX (USA).

James Williams competes in the Hammer Throw.

2026 season best: 53.65, set on Apr 25, 2026 in Rice University Ley Track/Holloway Field, Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships on May 15, 2026, 15.27.