Joseph Richard Salmon
JamaicaActive- Born
- Sep 22, 2007 (19 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw
Joseph Richard Salmon is a Jamaica thrower, born on September 22, 2007. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.
His personal bests include 14.85 in the SP, 58.15 in the DT, 61.64 in the DiscusThro, 17.59 in the ShotPut(6k and 16.56 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.
Personal best · Discus Throw58.15
2026 season best57.79Feb 7, 2026 · National Stadium, Kingston
Last competitionJAAA Pre-Departure MeetJul 25, 2026 · 15.93
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 58.15, 2026 season best 57.79 (Feb 7, 2026, National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)) · Last competition: JAAA Pre-Departure Meet, Jul 25, 2026, 15.93 · 19 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
DiscusThroPA 202561.64–#4
ShotPut(6kKingston 202617.59–#65
ShotPut(5kSpanish Town 202416.56––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ShotPut(6k | 18.17 | – | Apr 6, 2026 | CARIFTA Games |
| 2026 | DT | 57.79 | – | Feb 7, 2026 | Youngster Goldsmith National Athletic Classic |
| 2026 | DiscusThro | 66.32 | – | Jan 9, 2026 | Pure Water/ R Danny Williams JC Meet |
| 2025 | SP | 14.85 | – | Jan 4, 2025 | Pure Water/ R Danny Williams JC Meet, Jamaica College Ashenheim Stadium, Kingston |
| 2025 | ShotPut(6k | 16.25 | – | Feb 15, 2025 | S.W. Isaac Henry Invitational, National Stadium, Kingston |
| 2025 | DT | 61.64 | – | Apr 26, 2025 | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
| 2025 | DiscusThro | 62.14 | – | Mar 27, 2025 | ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships |
| 2024 | ShotPut(6k | 14.05 | – | Jan 20, 2024 | Central Hurdles Relays & Field Events, GC Foster College, Spanish Town |