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Jessica Woodard
USAWomenBirth dateFeb 4, 1995
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Jessica Woodard is a United States thrower, born on February 4, 1995. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.
Her personal bests include 19.40 in the SP, 58.14 in the DT and 58.79 in the HT. She has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Age
31 years old
As of Sep 25, 2026: Shot Put 19.40 (#143 all-time), 2026 season best 18.55 (Jul 23, 2026, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 18.55 · 31 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 18.55 | - | Jul 23, 2026 | ↓ | USA Championships |
| 2025 | SP | 19.10 | - | Aug 2, 2025 | ↓ | USA Championships |
| 2024 | SP | 18.57 | - | Feb 16, 2024 | ↓ | USA Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
| 2023 | SP | 18.82 | - | Sep 7, 2023 | ↓ | Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
| 2022 | SP | 19.40 | - | Jun 26, 2022 | ↓ | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | SP | 18.99 | - | May 20, 2021 | ↓ | Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2020 | SP | 17.99 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↓ | Mosier Indoor Facility, Norman, OK (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | SP | 18.39 | - | Aug 16, 2019 | ↓ | Goteborg Athletics Grand Prix |
| 2019 | DT | 56.08 | - | Apr 20, 2019 | ↓ | Norman, OK (USA) |
| 2018 | SP | 18.68 | - | Jun 7, 2018 | ↓ | Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships |
| 2018 | weight-throw | 19.46 | - | Feb 23, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | DT | 58.14 | - | Mar 31, 2018 | ↓ | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
| 2018 | HT | 58.79 | - | Apr 20, 2018 | ↓ | Norman, OK (USA) |
| 2017 | SP | 18.36 | - | May 13, 2017 | ↓ | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2017 | weight-throw | 19.20 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↓ | - |
| 2017 | DT | 56.64 | - | May 26, 2017 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2016 | SP | 17.88 | - | Jun 9, 2016 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2016 | weight-throw | 18.60 | - | Feb 26, 2016 | ↓ | - |
| 2016 | DT | 54.20 | - | May 13, 2016 | ↓ | Fort Worth, TX (USA) |
| 2015 | SP | 15.75 | - | Jan 24, 2015 | ↓ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | weight-throw | 17.33 | - | Feb 13, 2015 | ↓ | - |
| 2015 | DT | 53.84 | - | May 29, 2015 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2015 | HT | 55.85 | - | Apr 3, 2015 | ↓ | Waco, TX (USA) |
| 2014 | SP | 14.63 | - | Mar 29, 2014 | ↓ | Shawnee, OK (USA) |
| 2014 | DT | 50.28 | - | Apr 19, 2014 | ↓ | Norman, OK (USA) |
| 2014 | HT | 53.20 | - | Apr 4, 2014 | ↓ | Denton, TX (USA) |
| 2013 | SP | 14.35 | - | Jun 5, 2013 | ↓ | South Plainfield, NJ (USA) |
| 2013 | DT | 51.47 | - | Jun 22, 2013 | ↓ | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2012 | SP | 14.07 | - | Jun 2, 2012 | ↓ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | DT | 49.98 | - | Jul 31, 2012 | ↓ | Humble, TX (USA) |
| 2011 | SP | 13.60 | - | Jun 4, 2011 | ↓ | Old Bridge, NJ (USA) |
| 2011 | DT | 45.41 | - | Jun 30, 2011 | ↓ | Chester, PA (USA) |
| 2010 | SP | 12.73 | - | Aug 5, 2010 | ↓ | Norfolk, VA (USA) |
2026
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.55 | - | Jul 23 | USA Championships |
SP | 18.09 | - | Jul 10 | Ed Murphey Classic |
SP | 17.62 | - | Jun 20 | Iron Wood Classic |
SP | 17.63 | - | Jun 14 | USATF LA Grand Prix |
SP | 17.63 | - | Jun 13 | USATF LA Grand Prix |
SP | 18.19 | - | May 23 | USATF Throws Festival |
SP | 17.55 | - | May 9 | Throws U Series #2 |
SP | 18.26 | - | Apr 17 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA |
SP | 17.99 | - | Feb 28 | USA Indoor Championships |
SP | 18.12 | - | Feb 20 | Penn State Tune Up, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
SP | NM | - | Jan 30 | Penn State National Open |
SP | 17.73 | - | Jan 24 | Knights of Columbus Games |
2025
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.05 | - | Sep 7 | World Athletics Continental Tour - Beijing, National Stadium, Beijing |
SP | 18.05 | - | Aug 17 | NACAC Championships |
SP | 19.10 | - | Aug 3 | USA Championships |
SP | 19.10 | - | Aug 2 | USA Championships |
SP | 17.95 | - | Jul 12 | Ed Murphey Classic |
SP | 18.56 | - | Jun 28 | Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID |
SP | 17.46 | - | Jun 9 | FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
SP | 17.69 | - | May 31 | Music City Track Carnival, Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN |
SP | 18.58 | - | May 24 | USATF Throws Festival, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 17.92 | - | May 22 | Tucson Throws Festival - Tucson Elite Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 17.93 | - | May 9 | Len Paddock Open, University of Michigan Outdoor Track Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI |
SP | 17.84 | - | Apr 26 | Throws U Series #1, Throws University, Fleetwood, PA |
SP | 17.52 | - | Apr 13 | Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events |
2024
13 performances2023
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.82 | - | Sep 8 | Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
SP | 18.82 | - | Sep 7 | Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
SP | 18.69 | - | Aug 4 | Ed Murphey Classic, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN |
SP | 17.98 | - | Jul 23 | Oklahoma Throws Series |
SP | 17.78 | - | Jul 22 | Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK |
SP | 18.37 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
SP | 18.37 | - | Jul 8 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
SP | 18.22 | - | Jun 17 | Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID |
SP | 18.73 | - | Jun 9 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
SP | 18.19 | - | Jun 4 | FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
SP | 18.65 | - | May 28 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
SP | 18.45 | - | May 20 | USATF Throws Festival - Tucson Elite Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
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Honours
🥉
2025NACAC Championships
Shot Put
🥈
2022NACAC Championships
Shot Put
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2022World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022
Shot Put
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Jessica Woodard's Shot Put personal best?
Jessica Woodard's Shot Put personal best is 19.40, set on Jun 26, 2022 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #143 on the all-time list.
Which events does Jessica Woodard compete in?
Jessica Woodard competes in the Shot Put.
How did Jessica Woodard perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 18.55, set on Jul 23, 2026 in UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 18.55.