Joel Gates

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Shot Put

Joel Gates is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.

His personal bests include 18.15 in the SP, 54.35 in the DT and 52.86 in the HT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put18.15
2026 season best18.15Apr 17, 2026 · Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 29, 2026 · 53.66
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 14, 2026: Shot Put 18.15, 2026 season best 18.15 (Apr 17, 2026, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 53.66

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SPFL 2026United States Shot Put all-time list18.151,011 pts–#284
DTFL 2026United States Discus Throw all-time list54.35957 pts–#399
HTKY 2026United States Hammer Throw all-time list52.86783 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026weight-throw 16.69–Jan 23, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
2026SP Indoor17.16–Feb 28, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026SP 18.15–Apr 17, 2026Tom Jones Memorial
2026HT 52.86–May 1, 2026Jim Green Invitational
2026DT 54.35–Mar 27, 2026UCF Knights Invite
2025SP 14.81–May 3, 2025Big Orange Invite
2025DT 53.59–May 2, 2025Big Orange Invite
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Joel Gates's Shot Put personal best is 18.15, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA).

Joel Gates competes in the Shot Put.

2026 season best: 18.15, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 29, 2026, 53.66.