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Jessica Cosby-Toruga
USAWomenBirth dateMay 31, 1982
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Jessica Cosby-Toruga is a United States thrower, born on May 31, 1982. She competes primarily in the SP and HT.
Her personal bests include 17.63 in the SP and 74.20 in the HT. She has earned 5 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Age
44 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: Hammer Throw 74.20 (#61 all-time), Shot Put 17.63 (#502 all-time), 2014 season best 74.20 (May 22, 2014, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · 44 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HT | 74.20 | - | May 22, 2014 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2013 | HT | 73.58 | - | May 16, 2013 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2012 | HT | 74.19 | - | Jun 1, 2012 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | HT | 72.65 | - | May 7, 2011 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | HT | 71.24 | - | Jun 26, 2010 | ↓ | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2009 | HT | 72.21 | - | Aug 20, 2009 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2008 | HT | 70.72 | - | Jul 5, 2008 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2007 | HT | 68.34 | - | Apr 13, 2007 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | SP | 17.44 | - | Mar 18, 2006 | ↓ | Northridge, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | HT | 70.78 | - | Jun 23, 2006 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2005 | SP | 17.63 | - | Apr 30, 2005 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | HT | 66.81 | - | Jun 25, 2005 | ↓ | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | SP | 17.25 | - | Apr 18, 2004 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | weight-throw | 20.40 | - | Feb 27, 2004 | - | - |
| 2004 | HT | 66.88 | - | Jun 12, 2004 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2003 | SP | 17.01 | - | May 20, 2003 | ↓ | Salinas, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | HT | 61.15 | - | May 17, 2003 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | SP | 17.38 | - | Jun 1, 2002 | ↓ | Baton Rouge, LA (USA) |
| 2002 | HT | 59.54 | - | May 19, 2002 | ↓ | Pullman, WA (USA) |
| 2001 | SP | 16.68 | - | Jun 17, 2001 | ↓ | Richmond, VA (USA) |
| 2001 | HT | 55.73 | - | Jun 16, 2001 | ↓ | Richmond, VA (USA) |
| 2000 | SP | 15.33 | - | Jun 23, 2000 | ↓ | Denton, TX (USA) |
2014
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 69.80 | - | Jul 8 | Victoria International Track Classic, Victoria |
HT | 73.39 | - | Jul 6 | Edmonton International Track Classic, Edmonton |
HT | 71.72 | - | Jun 28 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
HT | 72.96 | - | Jun 14 | - |
HT | 72.96 | - | Jun 14 | Chula Vista USATF Imperial Ch., Chula Vista, CA |
HT | 72.72 | - | Jun 7 | Los Angeles Jim Bush Invitational, Los Angeles, CA |
HT | 73.67 | - | May 24 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
HT | 74.20 | - | May 22 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
HT | 70.77 | - | May 17 | Ponce Grand Prix, Ponce |
HT | 70.94 | - | May 10 | Eagle Rock Oxy Invitational, Los Angeles, CA |
HT | 69.60 | - | Apr 24 | Chula Vista HP/OTC Series, Chula Vista, CA |
HT | 69.60 | - | Apr 24 | - |
HT | 70.71 | - | Apr 11 | Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events |
HT | 70.71 | - | Apr 11 | - |
HT | 70.58 | - | Apr 11 | Mesa Classic, Mesa, AZ - Invitational Events |
2013
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 72.58 | - | Jun 22 | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
HT | 72.25 | - | Jun 8 | Lisle Chicagoland Throwers Series, Lisle, IL |
HT | 72.39 | - | May 31 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
HT | 72.88 | - | May 18 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
HT | 73.58 | - | May 16 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
HT | 68.96 | - | Apr 20 | - |
HT | 68.96 | - | Apr 20 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
HT | 73.00 | - | Apr 5 | Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ - Elite Event |
2012
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 69.65 | - | Aug 8 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
HT | 69.65 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
HT | 70.77 | - | Jun 21 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
HT | 74.19 | - | Jun 1 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
HT | 71.80 | - | May 20 | - |
HT | 71.80 | - | May 19 | Rio de Janeiro Grande Premio Brasil Caixa de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro |
HT | 72.05 | - | May 16 | Sao Paulo GP Internacional CAIXA, São Paulo |
HT | 69.89 | - | May 13 | Uberlandia GP Caixa/Sesi de Atletismo, Uberlandia |
HT | 70.33 | - | May 5 | Los Angeles Oxy Invite, Los Angeles, CA |
HT | 70.04 | - | Apr 28 | - |
HT | 70.04 | - | Apr 27 | San Diego UCSD Triton Invitational, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events |
HT | 71.29 | - | Apr 21 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
HT | 73.71 | - | Apr 6 | Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events |
HT | 73.71 | - | Apr 6 | - |
2011
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 68.91 | - | Sep 4 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
HT | 71.06 | - | Sep 2 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
HT | 71.06 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
HT | 68.91 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
HT | 72.32 | - | Aug 6 | Chula Vista OTC World Championship Pre-Meet, Chula Vista, CA |
HT | 72.32 | - | Aug 6 | - |
HT | 71.33 | - | Jun 25 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
HT | 70.62 | - | Jun 9 | Chula Vista OTC Thursday Invitational, Chula Vista, CA |
HT | 69.53 | - | May 28 | Dakar Meeting Grand Prix IAAF, Dakar |
HT | 72.65 | - | May 7 | Los Angeles Occidental Invitational, Los Angeles, CA |
HT | 69.52 | - | Apr 22 | La Jolla UCSD Triton Invitational, La Jolla, CA - Invitational Events |
HT | 69.31 | - | Apr 16 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Elite Event |
HT | 72.22 | - | Apr 9 | - |
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Honours
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2011Eugene USA Championships
Hammer Throw
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2009IAAF World Championships
Hammer Throw
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2009USA Championships
Hammer Throw
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2008USA Olympic Team Trials
Hammer Throw
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2006US Championships
Hammer Throw
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2004Sherbrooke NACAC U23 Championships
Hammer Throw
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2002Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
Shot Put
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Jessica Cosby-Toruga's Hammer Throw personal best?
Jessica Cosby-Toruga's Hammer Throw personal best is 74.20, set on May 22, 2014 in Tucson, AZ (USA), #61 on the all-time list.
Which events does Jessica Cosby-Toruga compete in?
Jessica Cosby-Toruga competes in the Hammer Throw and Shot Put.
How did Jessica Cosby-Toruga perform in 2014?
2014 season best: 74.20, set on May 22, 2014 in Tucson, AZ (USA).