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Lawson Capes

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Birth dateSep 26, 2008
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Lawson Capes is a United Kingdom thrower, born on September 26, 2008. He competes primarily in the DiscusThro, ShotPut(6k and ShotPut(5k.

His personal bests include 51.51 in the DiscusThro, 17.31 in the ShotPut(6k, 18.59 in the ShotPut(5k, 15.97 in the ShotPut(3k and 17.96 in the ShotPut(4k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Shot Put (5kg)
18.59
2026 season best
19.60
Jun 17, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships
Jul 25, 2026 · 19.22
England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships
Age
17 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Shot Put (5kg) 18.59, 2026 season best 19.60 (Jun 17, 2026) · Last competition: England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 19.22 · 17 years old

PB

Personal bests

51.51
17.31
18.59
15.97
17.96

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
ShotPut(6k
17.48-Jun 6, 2026
↓
SEAA Under 20/Senior Championships
2026
ShotPut(5k
19.60-Jun 17, 2026
↓
Loughborough Open
2026
DiscusThro
46.54-Jun 6, 2026
↑
SEAA Under 20/Senior Championships
2025
ShotPut(6k
16.29-Jul 26, 2025
↓
UK U20 Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2025
ShotPut(5k
18.59-Feb 9, 2025
↓
England Athletics U15/U17/20 Indoor Championships
2025
DiscusThro
51.51-Aug 10, 2025
↑
England Athletics Age Group Championships
2024
ShotPut(5k
17.87-Jun 22, 2024
↓
Birchfield Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2024
DiscusThro
51.04-Jul 27, 2024
↑
England Athletics U15/U17 Open Champs, Senior & U20 Combined Events Champs & UK CE Champs, JNR Para, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - UK Combined Events Championships
2023
ShotPut(4k
17.96-Aug 27, 2023
↓
England Athletics U15/U17 Open Championships Incorporating Age Group Para Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2022
ShotPut(4k
15.60-Sep 10, 2022
↓
Moorways Stadium, Derby (GBR)
2022
ShotPut(3k
15.97-Jul 2, 2022-Tilsley Park Track, Abingdon (GBR)

2026

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
ShotPut(5k
19.22-Jul 25England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships
ShotPut(5k
19.60-Jun 17Loughborough Open
DiscusThro
46.54-Jun 6SEAA Under 20/Senior Championships
ShotPut(6k
17.48-Jun 6SEAA Under 20/Senior Championships
ShotPut(5k
17.45-May 31The Pickering Memorial International
ShotPut(5k
16.94-May 25BIGish Jumps & Throws Fest
ShotPut(5k
16.99-May 17Loughborough International
DiscusThro
41.62-Feb 28UK U20 Winter Long Throws Championships
ShotPut(6k
17.31-Feb 7Växjö Inomhuskast
ShotPut(6k
17.00-Jan 11Loughborough Indoor Open
ShotPut(6k
17.00-Jan 10Loughborough Indoor Open

2025

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DiscusThro
51.51-Aug 10England Athletics Age Group Championships
ShotPut(5k
17.66-Aug 9England Athletics Age Group Championships
ShotPut(5k
17.66-Aug 8England Athletics Age Group Championships
ShotPut(6k
16.29-Jul 26UK U20 Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
ShotPut(6k
16.29-Jul 25UK U20 Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
ShotPut(5k
18.38-Jul 19SIAB Schools International T&F Competition
ShotPut(5k
18.30-Jul 12ESAA English Schools Championships
ShotPut(5k
18.30-Jul 11ESAA English Schools Championships
DiscusThro
48.02-Jun 29Världsungdomsspelen
ShotPut(5k
17.67-Jun 28Världsungdomsspelen
ShotPut(5k
17.67-Jun 26Världsungdomsspelen
ShotPut(5k
16.83-Jun 18Loughborough Open, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
ShotPut(5k
18.40-Jun 1Pickering Memorial Throws International, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough
ShotPut(5k
18.03-May 2550. Halplus Werfertage
ShotPut(5k
18.03-May 2350. Halplus Werfertage
ShotPut(5k
18.32-May 18Loughborough International, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
DiscusThro
48.44-Mar 2UK Winter Long Throws Championships, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
ShotPut(5k
18.59-Feb 9England Athletics U15/U17/20 Indoor Championships
ShotPut(5k
18.59-Feb 8England Athletics U15/U17/20 Indoor Championships
ShotPut(5k
17.51-Feb 1Växjö Inomhuskast, Tipshallen, Växjö (i)
ShotPut(5k
17.35-Jan 12Loughborough Indoor Open, Loughborough University Indoor Track, Loughborough (i)

2024

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
ShotPut(5k
17.81-Aug 31UK School Games National Final, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough
ShotPut(5k
17.81-Aug 30UK School Games National Final, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough
DiscusThro
51.04-Jul 27England Athletics U15/U17 Open Champs, Senior & U20 Combined Events Champs & UK CE Champs, JNR Para, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - UK Combined Events Championships
ShotPut(5k
17.61-Jul 27England Athletics U15/U17 Open Champs, Senior & U20 Combined Events Champs & UK CE Champs, JNR Para, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - UK Combined Events Championships
ShotPut(5k
17.61-Jul 26England Athletics U15/U17 Open Champs, Senior & U20 Combined Events Champs & UK CE Champs, JNR Para, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - UK Combined Events Championships
ShotPut(5k
17.56-Jul 13ESAA English Schools Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
ShotPut(5k
17.56-Jul 12ESAA English Schools Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
ShotPut(5k
17.87-Jun 22Birchfield Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
ShotPut(5k
16.88-Jun 19Loughborough Open, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
ShotPut(5k
17.70-May 27Pickering Memorial Throws International, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough
ShotPut(5k
17.86-May 19Loughborough International, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
ShotPut(5k
16.84-Feb 11England Open U20, U17 and U15 ndoor Championships
ShotPut(5k
16.84-Feb 10England Open U20, U17 and U15 ndoor Championships
ShotPut(5k
16.74-Feb 3Växjö Inomhuskast, Tipshallen, Växjö (i)
ShotPut(5k
15.37-Jan 14Loughborough Indoor Open, Loughborough University Indoor Track, Loughborough (i)
ShotPut(5k
15.37-Jan 13Loughborough Indoor Open, Loughborough University Indoor Track, Loughborough (i)
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lawson Capes's Shot Put (5kg) personal best?

Lawson Capes's Shot Put (5kg) personal best is 18.59, set on Feb 9, 2025 in English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (GBR) (i).

Which events does Lawson Capes compete in?

Lawson Capes competes in the Shot Put (5kg).

How did Lawson Capes perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 19.60, set on Jun 17, 2026. Last competition: England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships on Jul 25, 2026, 19.22.