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Jessica Pressley

Jessica Pressley

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Birth dateDec 27, 1984
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Jessica Pressley is a United States thrower, born on December 27, 1984. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.

Her personal bests include 18.79 in the SP, 56.18 in the DT and 68.31 in the HT. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Shot Put
18.79
#230 all-time
Hammer Throw
68.31
#277 all-time
2011 season best
17.46
Apr 2, 2011 · Phoenix, AZ (USA)
2011 season best
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Shot Put 18.79 (#230 all-time), Hammer Throw 68.31 (#277 all-time), 2011 season best 17.46 (Apr 2, 2011, Phoenix, AZ (USA)) · 41 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
SP
17.46-Apr 2, 2011
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Phoenix, AZ (USA)
2010
SP
17.59-Feb 19, 2010
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Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i)
2009
SP
17.93-Jun 6, 2009
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
2008
SP
18.79-May 16, 2008
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)
2008
weight-throw
22.04-Mar 14, 2008
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2008
DT
55.93-May 17, 2008
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)
2008
HT
68.31-May 3, 2008
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Tucson, AZ (USA)
2007
SP
18.16-Apr 28, 2007
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)
2007
DT
54.70-Mar 31, 2007
↓
Tucson, AZ (USA)
2007
HT
62.33-Apr 28, 2007
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)
2006
SP
17.19-Apr 22, 2006
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San Diego, CA (USA)
2006
weight-throw
20.17-Feb 10, 2006
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2006
DT
56.18-Apr 22, 2006
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
2006
HT
59.55-May 14, 2006
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Eugene, OR (USA)
2005
SP
17.05-May 28, 2005
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Eugene, OR (USA)
2005
weight-throw
21.23-Feb 5, 2005
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2005
DT
55.07-Apr 2, 2005
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Tucson, AZ (USA)
2005
HT
63.51-Apr 30, 2005
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Tempe, AZ (USA)
2004
SP
14.84-Apr 18, 2004
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Walnut, CA (USA)
2004
DT
48.51-Mar 26, 2004
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Tempe, AZ (USA)
2004
HT
54.46-Apr 9, 2004
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Mesa, AZ (USA)
2003
SP
15.67-Jun 15, 2003
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Sacramento, CA (USA)
2003
DT
44.65-Jun 7, 2003
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Norwalk, CA (USA)
2002
SP
14.14-May 31, 2002
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Cerritos, CA (USA)
2001
SP
14.27-Jun 16, 2001
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)

2011

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.01-Jun 23Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
16.36-Jun 4Walnut Jim Bush Southern Cal USATF Ch., Walnut, CA
SP
16.88-May 21Tucson Elite Throwers Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
17.29-May 19Tucson Elite Throwers Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
16.70-May 6Eugene Oregon Twilight, Eugene, OR
SP
17.03-Apr 23La Jolla UCSD Triton Invitational, La Jolla, CA - Invitational Events
SP
17.20-Apr 16Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
SP
17.06-Apr 9Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events
SP
17.46-Apr 2Phoenix PVCC Outdoor, Phoenix, AZ
SP
15.70-Mar 26Tempe Arizona State Invitational, Tempe, AZ
SP
16.27-Mar 19Tempe Baldy Castillo Invitational, Tempe, AZ
SP
16.54-Mar 19Tempe Baldy Castillo Invitational, Tempe, AZ

2010

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.38-May 23Rio de Janeiro Grande Prêmio Rio Caixa de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
SP
16.34-May 19Belém GP Caixa Governo do Pará, Belém
SP
16.35-May 16Fortaleza Grande Prêmio Caixa Unifor de Atletismo, Fortaleza
SP
17.06-Apr 23Dakar Meeting Grand Prix IAAF, Dakar
SP
16.28-Apr 17Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
SP
16.88-Apr 9Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events
SP
17.31-Feb 28US Indoor Championships
SP
17.59-Feb 19Flagstaff NAU Tune Up, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
SP
16.00-Feb 6Albuquerque New Mexico Classic, Albuquerque, NM (i)
SP
16.10-Jan 29Flagstaff Mountain T’s Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ (i) - Invitational Events

2009

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.81-Jun 26USA Championships, Eugene, OR
SP
17.93-Jun 6Walnut Jim Bush Southern Cal USATF Ch., Walnut, CA
SP
17.81-May 30New York Reebok Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
SP
17.83-May 23Tucson Elite Throwers Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
16.58-May 21Tucson Elite Throwers Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
17.17-Apr 25Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events
SP
16.92-Apr 11Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events
SP
17.12-Mar 28Tempe Arizona State Invitational, Tempe, AZ
SP
16.69-Mar 21Tempe Baldy Castillo Invitational, Tempe, AZ

2008

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.92-Jul 5USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR
SP
17.26-Jul 3USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR
SP
18.13-Jun 14Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
DT
50.27-Jun 13Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
HT
65.28-Jun 13Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
SP
17.47-Jun 12Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
HT
61.35-Jun 11Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
DT
51.49-Jun 11Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
DT
53.34-May 31Northridge NCAA West Regional Championships, Northridge, CA
SP
17.40-May 31Northridge NCAA West Regional Championships, Northridge, CA
HT
62.21-May 30Northridge NCAA West Regional Championships, Northridge, CA
HT
63.86-May 24Tucson Elite Throwers Classic, Tucson, AZ
DT
55.93-May 17Tempe Pac-10 Ch., Tempe, AZ
HT
60.47-May 16Tempe Pac-10 Ch., Tempe, AZ
SP
18.79-May 16Tempe Pac-10 Ch., Tempe, AZ
HT
68.31-May 3Tucson Double Dual Meet, Tucson, AZ
DT
54.24-May 3Tucson Double Dual Meet, Tucson, AZ
SP
17.62-May 3Tucson Double Dual Meet, Tucson, AZ
SP
17.33-Apr 26Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
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Honours

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Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships

Shot Put

2008
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Sacramento NCAA Div. I Championships

Shot Put

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jessica Pressley's Shot Put personal best?

Jessica Pressley's Shot Put personal best is 18.79, set on May 16, 2008 in Tempe, AZ (USA), #230 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jessica Pressley compete in?

Jessica Pressley competes in the Shot Put and Hammer Throw.

How did Jessica Pressley perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 17.46, set on Apr 2, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ (USA).