Laila Richardson

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Events
Shot Put · Discus Throw

Laila Richardson is a United States thrower. She competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.

Her personal bests include 12.80 in the SP, 12.80 in the SP, 41.02 in the DT and 47.73 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put12.80
2026 season best12.80Jan 10, 2026 · Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL
2026 season best
Personal best · Discus Throw41.02
Last competitionBig East Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 41.02
Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: Shot Put 12.80, Discus Throw 41.02, 2026 season best 12.80 (Jan 10, 2026, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA)) · Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 41.02

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIndoorIL 202612.80759 pts–
SPIL 2026United States Shot Put all-time list12.80759 pts–
DTCT 2026United States Discus Throw all-time list41.02724 pts–
HTWI 2026United States Hammer Throw all-time list47.73735 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP Indoor12.22–Feb 28, 2026Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026SP 12.80–Jan 10, 2026Badgers Midwest Invite
2026weight-throw 15.87–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026weight-throw Indoor16.32–Feb 27, 2026Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026DT 41.02–May 16, 2026Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026HT 47.73–May 1, 2026Badgers Alumni Classic
2025SP 12.79–May 16, 2025Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025weight-throw Indoor13.53–Dec 5, 2025Blue and Gold Invitational
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Laila Richardson's Shot Put personal best is 12.80, set on Jan 10, 2026 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA).

Laila Richardson competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

2026 season best: 12.80, set on Jan 10, 2026 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA). Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 41.02.