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Joseph Richard Salmon

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Birth dateSep 22, 2007
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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.

Key facts
Discus Throw
58.15
2026 season best
57.79
Feb 7, 2026 · National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
2026 season best
Last competition
JAAA Pre-Departure Meet
Jul 25, 2026 · 15.93
JAAA Pre-Departure Meet
Age
18 years old

As of Sep 18, 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 · 18 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
ShotPut(6k
18.17-Apr 4, 2026
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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
2024
ShotPut(5k
16.56-Feb 10, 2024
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Western Milo Relays
2024
DT
53.52-Feb 21, 2024
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Central Championships
2024
DiscusThro
53.91-Mar 22, 2024
↓
ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships
2023
ShotPut(5k
13.74-Jun 24, 2023
↓
JAAA All Comers Meet, Jamaica College Ashenheim Stadium, Kingston
2023
DT
47.19-Feb 4, 2023
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Youngster Goldsmith National Athletic Classic, National Stadium, Kingston - U20 Events
2023
DiscusThro
49.95-Jul 8, 2023
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Jamaican U18 Championships, National Stadium, Kingston

2026

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
ShotPut(6k
15.93-Jul 25JAAA Pre-Departure Meet
DT
57.19-Jul 10NACAC U23 Championships, Estadio Una Nueva Historia, Tlaxcala
DiscusThro
59.72-Jun 18Jamaican U20 Championships
ShotPut(6k
15.37-May 2East Coast International Showcase
DT
55.60-Apr 19Velocity Fest #19
DiscusThro
65.38-Apr 4CARIFTA Games
ShotPut(6k
18.17-Apr 4CARIFTA Games
DiscusThro
59.09-Mar 14GC Foster Classic
DT
56.53-Mar 14GC Foster Classic
ShotPut(6k
16.49-Mar 14GC Foster Classic
DiscusThro
63.44-Mar 6JAAA CARIFTA Trials
ShotPut(6k
17.62-Mar 6JAAA CARIFTA Trials
DT
55.79-Feb 21S.W. Isaac Henry Invitational
DiscusThro
58.82-Feb 21S.W. Isaac Henry Invitational
ShotPut(6k
17.59-Feb 14King of the Ring
DiscusThro
48.41-Feb 7Youngster Goldsmith National Athletic Classic
DT
57.79-Feb 7Youngster Goldsmith National Athletic Classic
DiscusThro
59.94-Jan 24McKenley / Wint Invitational
ShotPut(6k
15.71-Jan 24McKenley / Wint Invitational
ShotPut(6k
15.20-Jan 17World Class Development Meet
ShotPut(6k
15.02-Jan 10Pure Water/ R Danny Williams JC Meet
DiscusThro
66.32-Jan 9Pure Water/ R Danny Williams JC Meet
ShotPut(6k
15.02-Jan 9Pure Water/ R Danny Williams JC Meet

2025

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.15-Dec 13Tyser-Mills Classics
DT
57.41-Jun 28Jamaican Championships
DT
57.41-Jun 26Jamaican Championships
ShotPut(6k
15.56-May 31JAAA WA Chapionships Preparation #2, National Stadium, Kingston
DT
56.97-May 24JAAA WA Championships Preparation #1, National Stadium, Kingston
DT
61.64-Apr 26The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
DiscusThro
61.64-Apr 24The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
DiscusThro
56.82-Apr 20CARIFTA Games, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain - U20 Events
DiscusThro
56.82-Apr 19CARIFTA Games, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain - U20 Events
DiscusThro
62.14-Mar 27ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships
DiscusThro
54.86-Mar 26ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships
DiscusThro
54.86-Mar 25ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships
DiscusThro
62.14-Mar 25ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships
DiscusThro
59.51-Mar 8Corporate Area Development Meet
DiscusThro
59.51-Mar 7Corporate Area Development Meet
DiscusThro
54.53-Mar 1JAAA CARIFTA Trials, GC Foster College, Spanish Town
DiscusThro
54.53-Feb 28JAAA CARIFTA Trials, GC Foster College, Spanish Town
ShotPut(6k
16.25-Feb 15S.W. Isaac Henry Invitational, National Stadium, Kingston
DT
54.47-Feb 15S.W. Isaac Henry Invitational, National Stadium, Kingston
DiscusThro
59.28-Feb 15S.W. Isaac Henry Invitational, National Stadium, Kingston
DiscusThro
58.56-Jan 4Pure Water/ R Danny Williams JC Meet, Jamaica College Ashenheim Stadium, Kingston
SP
14.85-Jan 4Pure Water/ R Danny Williams JC Meet, Jamaica College Ashenheim Stadium, Kingston
DiscusThro
58.56-Jan 3Pure Water/ R Danny Williams JC Meet, Jamaica College Ashenheim Stadium, Kingston

2024

4 performances
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joseph Richard Salmon's Discus Throw personal best?

Joseph Richard Salmon's Discus Throw personal best is 58.15, set on Dec 13, 2025 in GC Foster College, Spanish Town (JAM).

Which events does Joseph Richard Salmon compete in?

Joseph Richard Salmon competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Joseph Richard Salmon perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 57.79, set on Feb 7, 2026 in National Stadium, Kingston (JAM). Last competition: JAAA Pre-Departure Meet on Jul 25, 2026, 15.93.