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Josh Awotunde
United StatesActive- Born
- Jun 12, 1995 (31 years old)
- Birthplace
- Lanham, United States
- Events
- Shot Put
Josh Olayinka Awotunde is a professional track and field athlete. Hailing from Lanham, United States, Josh represents the strong athletic tradition of the region.
Josh's career has been marked by participation in various competitions. Throughout their career, Josh has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.
Josh continues to be an active competitor in track and field. With ongoing training and competition experience, Josh works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.
As of Oct 29, 2026: Shot Put 22.47 (#17 all-time), 2026 season best 20.97 (Jun 25, 2026, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 20.26 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 31 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 20.97 | – | Jun 25, 2026 | 76. Boris Hanžeković Memorial |
| 2026 | SP Indoor | 21.06 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2025 | SP | 22.47 | – | Aug 3, 2025 | USA Championships |
| 2024 | SP | 21.77 | – | Jun 22, 2024 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials |
| 2023 | SP | 22.10 | – | Jul 9, 2023 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2022 | SP | 22.29 | – | Jul 17, 2022 | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | SP | 22.00 | – | Sep 5, 2021 | Meeting Città di Padova, Stadio Colbachini, Padova |
| 2020 | SP | 20.37 | – | Jan 25, 2020 | – |