Makayla Hunter
USAWomenMakayla Hunter is a United States thrower. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.
Her personal bests include 17.66 in the SP, 48.30 in the DT, 48.36 in the JT and 55.03 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Oct 1, 2026: Shot Put 17.66, 2026 season best 17.66 (Feb 6, 2026, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 28, 2026, 16.43
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 17.66 | - | Feb 6, 2026 | ↓ | Badgers Windy City Invite |
| 2026 | DT | 48.30 | - | May 17, 2026 | ↓ | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | HT | 55.03 | - | Apr 18, 2026 | - | Gibson Invitational |
| 2025 | weight-throw | 17.15 | - | Jan 17, 2025 | ↑ | Indiana Invitational, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i) |
| 2025 | SP | 17.32 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↓ | Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | SP | 14.43 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↓ | Big Ten Indoor Championships, SPIRE Institute Indoor Track & Field Facility, Geneva, OH (i) |
| 2024 | weight-throw | 20.68 | - | Jan 19, 2024 | ↑ | Indiana Invitational, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i) |
| 2023 | SP | 16.22 | - | Feb 3, 2023 | ↓ | Meyo Invite, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |
| 2023 | weight-throw | 19.11 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | Meyo Invite, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |
| 2023 | JT | 48.36 | - | Apr 8, 2023 | ↓ | UC San Diego Triton Invitational, Triton Stadium, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events |
| 2022 | SP | 15.97 | - | Feb 11, 2022 | ↓ | Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | weight-throw | 19.02 | - | Dec 9, 2022 | ↑ | - |
| 2022 | DT | 42.47 | - | May 6, 2022 | ↓ | Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN (USA) |
| 2022 | JT | 45.35 | - | Apr 23, 2022 | ↓ | Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN (USA) |
| 2021 | SP | 13.48 | - | Jun 30, 2021 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2021 | weight-throw | 18.72 | - | Dec 10, 2021 | ↑ | - |
| 2021 | JT | 45.72 | - | Jun 30, 2021 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2020 | SP | 13.77 | - | Mar 7, 2020 | ↓ | Corona Del Sol HS, Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2020 | DT | 41.70 | - | Jun 12, 2020 | ↓ | Poston Butte HS, San Tan Valley, AZ (USA) |
| 2020 | JT | 43.51 | - | Mar 6, 2020 | ↓ | Queen Creek HS, Queen Creek, AZ (USA) |
| 2019 | SP | 12.79 | - | Jun 8, 2019 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) |
| 2019 | DT | 39.95 | - | Apr 4, 2019 | ↓ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2019 | JT | 40.69 | - | Apr 4, 2019 | ↓ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2018 | SP | 12.38 | - | Jul 8, 2018 | ↓ | Denver, CO (USA) |
2026
21 performances2025
19 performances2024
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 14.43 | - | Feb 24 | Big Ten Indoor Championships, SPIRE Institute Indoor Track & Field Facility, Geneva, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 19.32 | - | Feb 23 | Big Ten Indoor Championships, SPIRE Institute Indoor Track & Field Facility, Geneva, OH (i) |
SP | 14.43 | - | Feb 23 | Big Ten Indoor Championships, SPIRE Institute Indoor Track & Field Facility, Geneva, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 20.52 | - | Feb 3 | Meyo Invitational |
weight-throw | 20.52 | - | Feb 2 | Meyo Invitational |
weight-throw | 20.68 | - | Jan 20 | Indiana Invitational, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i) |
weight-throw | 20.68 | - | Jan 19 | Indiana Invitational, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i) |
2023
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 44.96 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
SP | 15.35 | - | May 13 | Big Ten Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
SP | 15.35 | - | May 12 | Big Ten Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Makayla Hunter's Shot Put personal best?
Makayla Hunter's Shot Put personal best is 17.66, set on Feb 6, 2026 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i).
Which events does Makayla Hunter compete in?
Makayla Hunter competes in the Shot Put.
How did Makayla Hunter perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 17.66, set on Feb 6, 2026 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 28, 2026, 16.43.