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Laulauga Tausaga

USAWomen

Birth dateMay 22, 1998

BirthplaceSpring Valley, United States

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Laulauga Tausaga-Collins is an American discus thrower born on May 22, 1998, in Hawaii. She competes in the discus and has risen to become one of the world's best in the event.

Tausaga-Collins won the gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a personal best throw of 69.49 metres, becoming the World Champion in discus. She also won gold at the 2022 NACAC Championships, demonstrating her regional dominance before ascending to the global title.

As a World Champion and NACAC gold medallist, Tausaga-Collins has established herself at the pinnacle of women's discus throwing. Her victory at the World Championships in Budapest cemented her status as one of the elite throwers in the world and a leading figure in American field events.

Key facts

Discus Throw

70.72

2026 season best

65.94

May 31, 2026 · Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR)

2026 season best

Last competition

USA Championships

Jul 23, 2026 · 64.91

USA Championships

Medals

World Championships: 1 gold

Age

28 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Discus Throw 70.72, 2026 season best 65.94 (May 31, 2026, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 64.91 · World Championships: 1 gold · 28 years old

Personal bests

18.18

#349 all-time

70.72

61.34

🏅

Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
World Championships	1	-	-	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	DT	65.94	-	May 31, 2026	↓	Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
2025	DT	70.72	-	Apr 12, 2025	↓	Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events
2024	DT	65.38	-	Apr 5, 2024	↓	UC San Diego Triton Invitational, Triton Stadium, San Diego, CA - Elite Event
2023	DT	69.49	-	Aug 22, 2023	↓	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
2022	DT	64.49	-	Jun 24, 2022	↓	Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2021	SP	18.18	-	Feb 13, 2021	↓	Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA) (i)
2021	HT	49.65	-	Apr 16, 2021	↑	PVAMU Track Stadium, Prairie View, TX (USA)
2021	DT	63.53	-	Jun 12, 2021	↓	NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships
2020	SP	17.96	-	Feb 8, 2020	↓	Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA) (i)
2020	weight-throw	22.21	-	Feb 28, 2020	↓	-
2019	SP	18.02	-	Apr 20, 2019	↓	Long Beach, CA (USA)
2019	weight-throw	23.26	-	Feb 1, 2019	↓	-
2019	HT	61.34	-	Apr 18, 2019	↑	Torrance, CA (USA)
2019	DT	63.94	-	Oct 2, 2019	↓	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
2018	SP	17.34	-	Jun 7, 2018	↓	Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
2018	weight-throw	20.19	-	Dec 8, 2018	↓	-
2018	HT	54.43	-	Mar 16, 2018	↑	Tucson, AZ (USA)
2018	DT	60.65	-	Jun 21, 2018	↓	Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
2017	weight-throw	12.11	-	Jan 6, 2017	↓	-
2017	SP	15.09	-	Apr 8, 2017	↓	Tucson, AZ (USA)
2017	DT	59.37	-	May 26, 2017	↓	Austin, TX (USA)
2016	SP	13.75	-	Jun 4, 2016	↓	Clovis, CA (USA)
2015	SP	14.71	-	May 30, 2015	↓	San Diego, CA (USA)
2015	DT	42.00	-	Apr 18, 2015	↓	Walnut, CA (USA)
2014	SP	13.53	-	May 31, 2014	↓	San Diego, CA (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	64.91	-	Jul 23	USA Championships
DT	63.15	-	Jul 18	Novuna London Athletics Meet
DT	62.39	-	Jul 3	Prefontaine Classic
DT	63.47	-	Jun 27	LA Throws Cup, Colich Throws Center, Wilmington, CA
DT	61.51	-	Jun 14	USATF LA Grand Prix
DT	61.51	-	Jun 13	USATF LA Grand Prix
DT	65.89	-	Jun 7	BAUHAUS-Galan
DT	65.94	-	May 31	Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
DT	61.51	-	May 23	Wanda Diamond League Xiamen
DT	62.87	-	May 2	East Coast Relays
DT	62.87	-	May 1	East Coast Relays
DT	62.31	-	Apr 18	Mt. SAC Relays

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	65.49	-	Sep 15	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT	64.99	-	Sep 15	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT	65.49	-	Sep 14	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT	64.99	-	Sep 13	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT	63.51	-	Aug 28	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
DT	64.86	-	Aug 3	USA Championships
DT	63.23	-	Jul 13	Ed Murphey Classic
DT	63.23	-	Jul 12	Ed Murphey Classic
DT	64.94	-	Jul 5	Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
DT	66.59	-	Jun 28	Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID
DT	57.39	-	Jun 20	Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
DT	59.79	-	Jun 15	BAUHAUS-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
DT	62.68	-	Jun 6	Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
DT	61.34	-	May 3	Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala, China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao - Diamond Discipline
DT	64.91	-	Apr 26	Wanda Diamond League Xiamen, Egret Stadium, Xiamen - Diamond Discipline
DT	63.35	-	Apr 19	Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
DT	70.72	-	Apr 12	Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events
DT	62.43	-	Apr 10	Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - Lefty discus
DT	62.85	-	Apr 4	Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	NM	-	Jun 21	U.S. Olympic Team Trials
DT	60.93	-	Jun 1	Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID
DT	63.59	-	May 30	Iron Wood Classic/ WA Continental, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID
DT	62.01	-	May 25	Prefontaine Classic
DT	60.83	-	May 18	USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
DT	60.83	-	May 17	USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
DT	NM	-	Apr 27	Yangtze Delta Athletics Diamond Gala, Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre, Suzhou - Diamond Discipline
DT	60.61	-	Apr 20	Wanda Diamond League Xiamen, Egret Stadium, Xiamen - Diamond Discipline
DT	65.38	-	Apr 5	UC San Diego Triton Invitational, Triton Stadium, San Diego, CA - Elite Event

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	68.36	-	Sep 17	Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
DT	64.31	-	Sep 2	Wanda Diamond League Xiamen, Egret Stadium, Xiamen - Diamond Discipline
DT	64.34	-	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
DT	69.49	-	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
DT	69.49	-	Aug 22	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
DT	64.34	-	Aug 20	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
DT	65.46	-	Jul 9	USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
DT	56.61	-	Jun 24	USATF NYC Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
DT	58.65	-	Jun 18	MVA HP#3, CVEATC, Chula Vista, CA
DT	62.62	-	Jun 9	Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Laulauga Tausaga's Discus Throw personal best?

Laulauga Tausaga's Discus Throw personal best is 70.72, set on Apr 12, 2025 in Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA).

Which events does Laulauga Tausaga compete in?

Laulauga Tausaga competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Laulauga Tausaga perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 65.94, set on May 31, 2026 in Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 64.91.

How many medals has Laulauga Tausaga won?

Laulauga Tausaga has won 1 World Championships medal.

Laulauga Tausaga

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

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