Joshua Acker
RSAMenJoshua Acker is a South Africa thrower, born on March 15, 2005. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.
His personal bests include 16.23 in the SP, 51.19 in the DT, 55.67 in the HT, 55.70 in the DiscusThro and 18.12 in the ShotPut(6k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
As of Sep 17, 2026: Discus Throw 51.19, Shot Put 16.23, 2026 season best 47.94 (May 16, 2026, Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL (USA)) · Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 47.94 · 21 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 16.23 | - | Feb 6, 2026 | ↓ | Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | weight-throw | 18.12 | - | Feb 23, 2026 | ↓ | Sun Belt Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
| 2026 | DT | 47.94 | - | May 16, 2026 | ↓ | Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | HT | 55.67 | - | Mar 21, 2026 | ↓ | LSU Opener |
| 2025 | SP | 16.03 | - | Apr 12, 2025 | ↓ | Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 2025 | weight-throw | 16.29 | - | Feb 2, 2025 | ↓ | The University of South Alabama Jaguar Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
| 2025 | DT | 51.19 | - | Mar 15, 2025 | ↓ | South Alabama Invitational, Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL |
| 2025 | HT | 52.94 | - | Mar 28, 2025 | ↓ | Southern Miss invitational, USM Bell Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS |
| 2024 | DT | 46.52 | - | Mar 16, 2024 | ↓ | South Alabama Invitational, Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL |
| 2023 | ShotPut(6k | 18.12 | - | Mar 24, 2023 | - | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
| 2022 | ShotPut(5k | 19.78 | - | Mar 31, 2022 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2022 | DiscusThro | 55.70 | - | Apr 1, 2022 | ↓ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | ShotPut(5k | 17.98 | - | Apr 8, 2021 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2021 | DT | 37.60 | - | Apr 29, 2021 | ↓ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2021 | DiscusThro | 51.83 | - | Mar 17, 2021 | ↓ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2020 | ShotPut(5k | 19.88 | - | Nov 21, 2020 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2020 | ShotPut(4k | 20.73 | - | Nov 4, 2020 | - | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2020 | DiscusThro | 42.28 | - | Nov 14, 2020 | ↓ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
2026
18 performances2025
27 performances2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 46.52 | - | Mar 16 | South Alabama Invitational, Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL |
2023
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ShotPut(6k | 18.12 | - | Mar 24 | South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
2022
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DiscusThro | 55.70 | - | Apr 1 | South African U18 Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
ShotPut(5k | 19.78 | - | Mar 31 | South African U18 Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
ShotPut(5k | 18.94 | - | Feb 19 | Twizza Super Schools Grand Finale, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg - U18 Events |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Joshua Acker's Discus Throw personal best?
Joshua Acker's Discus Throw personal best is 51.19, set on Mar 15, 2025 in Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL (USA).
Which events does Joshua Acker compete in?
Joshua Acker competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.
How did Joshua Acker perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 47.94, set on May 16, 2026 in Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL (USA). Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 47.94.