Joshua Acker

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Mar 15, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
Discus Throw · Shot Put

Joshua Acker is a South Africa thrower, born on March 15, 2005. He competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.

His personal bests include 16.23 in the SP, 16.03 in the SP, 51.19 in the DT, 55.67 in the HT and 55.70 in the DiscusThro. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Discus Throw51.19
2026 season best47.94May 16, 2026 · Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL
2026 season best
Personal best · Shot Put16.03
Last competitionSun Belt Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 47.94
Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 51.19, Shot Put 16.03, 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

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SPIndoorNE 202616.23897 pts–#772
SPAL 2025South Africa Shot Put all-time list16.03885 pts––
DTAL 2025South Africa Discus Throw all-time list51.19899 pts––
HTLA 2026South Africa Hammer Throw all-time list55.67827 pts––
DiscusThroPotchefstroom 202255.70––
ShotPut(6kPietermaritzburg 202318.12––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP 15.82–May 15, 2026Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026SP Indoor16.23–Feb 7, 2026Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
2026weight-throw Indoor18.12–Feb 23, 2026Sun Belt Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2026DT 47.94–May 16, 2026Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026HT 55.67–Mar 21, 2026LSU Opener
2025SP 16.03–Apr 12, 2025Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
2025weight-throw Indoor16.29–Feb 2, 2025The University of South Alabama Jaguar Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2025DT 51.19–Mar 15, 2025South Alabama Invitational, Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL
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Joshua Acker's Discus Throw personal best is 51.19, set on Mar 15, 2025 in Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL (USA).

Joshua Acker competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

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.