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Joshua Sweetnam

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Birth dateApr 7, 2005
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Joshua Sweetnam is a South Africa thrower, born on April 7, 2005. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.

His personal bests include 17.66 in the SP, 48.55 in the DT, 47.40 in the DiscusThro, 16.18 in the ShotPut(6k and 15.47 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Shot Put
17.66
2026 season best
18.47
May 14, 2026 · Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NJCAA Championships
May 14, 2026 · 18.47
NJCAA Championships
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Shot Put 17.66, 2026 season best 18.47 (May 14, 2026, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NJCAA Championships, May 14, 2026, 18.47 · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

17.66
48.55
DiscusThro
47.40
ShotPut(6k
16.18
ShotPut(5k
15.47

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
weight-throw
15.70-Feb 21, 2026
↓
Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships
2026
SPi
17.39m-Mar 6, 2026
↓
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2026
SP
18.47-May 14, 2026
↓
NJCAA Championships
2026
JT
41.72m-Apr 30, 2026--
2026
HT
47.05m-Apr 2, 2026--
2026
DT
48.67-Mar 28, 2026
↓
Mark A. Phillips Tiger Classic
2025
weight-throw
14.54-Mar 8, 2025
↓
NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship
2025
SP
17.28-Apr 3, 2025
↓
Masked Rider Open, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
2025
DT
45.39-Apr 10, 2025
↓
WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi
2024
ShotPut(6k
16.18-Mar 22, 2024
↓
South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024
SP
16.63-Apr 21, 2024
↓
South African Championships
2024
DT
48.55-Apr 19, 2024
↓
South African Championships
2024
DiscusThro
51.38-Mar 21, 2024
↓
South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2023
ShotPut(6k
14.96-Mar 24, 2023
↓
South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
2022
ShotPut(5k
15.47-Feb 5, 2022
↓
Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA)
2022
DiscusThro
47.40-Feb 12, 2022
↓
Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA)
2021
ShotPut(5k
14.32-Mar 27, 2021
↓
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)
2021
DiscusThro
43.66-Mar 26, 2021
↓
Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)

2026

26 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.47-May 14NJCAA Championships
DT
46.18-May 14NJCAA Championships
HT
46.04m-Apr 302026 NJCAA Region 6 Championships
SP
17.03-Apr 30Region 6 / KJCCC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
JT
41.72m-Apr 302026 NJCAA Region 6 Championships
DT
46.55-Apr 30Region 6 / KJCCC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
HT
44.39-Apr 16ESU Relays, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
SP
18.38-Apr 16ESU Relays, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
DT
48.49m-Apr 11Tabor Invite
SP
17.96m-Apr 11Tabor Invite
SP
17.02-Apr 2Friends University Spring Invitational
HT
47.05m-Apr 2Friends University Spring Invitational
DT
48.67-Mar 28Mark A. Phillips Tiger Classic
SP
16.72-Mar 28Mark A. Phillips Tiger Classic
DT
NM-Mar 12Dean Pryor Invite
SP
17.10-Mar 12Dean Pryor Invite
SPi
17.39m-Mar 6NJCAA Indoor Championships
SP
17.66-Feb 21Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships
weight-throw
15.70-Feb 21Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships
weight-throw
14.72-Feb 14Ichabod Invitational
SP
17.59-Feb 13Ichabod Invitational
weight-throw
14.72-Feb 13Ichabod Invitational
weight-throw
14.05-Jan 29Wichita State Coach Wilson Invitational
SP
16.93-Jan 29Wichita State Coach Wilson Invitational
weight-throw
14.64-Jan 16Washburn Rust Buster
SP
16.54-Jan 16Washburn Rust Buster

2025

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.43-May 16NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
SP
16.43-May 15NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
DT
NM-May 15NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
SP
17.06-May 2Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
SP
15.92-Apr 19Michael Johnson Invitational, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
SP
15.92-Apr 18Michael Johnson Invitational, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
DT
45.39-Apr 10WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi
SP
16.66-Apr 10WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi
SP
17.28-Apr 3Masked Rider Open, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX
DT
40.28m-Apr 3Texas Tech Masked Rider
SP
16.85-Mar 29Bobcat Invitational, Bobcat Track and Field Complex, San Marcos, TX - Invitational Events
DT
NM-Mar 28Bobcat Invitational, Bobcat Track and Field Complex, San Marcos, TX - Invitational Events
DT
NM-Mar 27Bobcat Invitational, Bobcat Track and Field Complex, San Marcos, TX - Invitational Events
SP
17.59m-Mar 21ACU Wes Kittley Invitational 2025
HT
36.74m-Mar 21ACU Wes Kittley Invitational 2025
DT
45.85m-Mar 21ACU Wes Kittley Invitational 2025
weight-throw
14.54-Mar 8NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship
SP
17.04-Mar 7NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship
weight-throw
14.54-Mar 7NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship
weight-throwi
15.85m-Feb 222025 NMJC Indoor Qualifier
SPi
16.82m-Feb 222025 NMJC Indoor Qualifier
SP
16.51-Feb 15Jarvis Scott
SP
15.92-Feb 1Stan Scott Invite & Multis, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
weight-throwi
12.92m-Jan 30Stan Scott Invite & Multis
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joshua Sweetnam's Shot Put personal best?

Joshua Sweetnam's Shot Put personal best is 17.66, set on Feb 21, 2026 in Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i).

Which events does Joshua Sweetnam compete in?

Joshua Sweetnam competes in the Shot Put.

How did Joshua Sweetnam perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 18.47, set on May 14, 2026 in Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i). Last competition: NJCAA Championships on May 14, 2026, 18.47.