Mason Finley
- Born
- Oct 7, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kansas City, United States
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
- Height
- 2.03 m
- Weight
- 150 kg
Mason Finley is an American shot putter and discus thrower born on October 7, 1990, in Kansas City. Standing 203 cm and weighing 150 kg, he qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the discus throw.
Finley competed collegiately for the University of Kansas before transferring to the University of Wyoming. His powerful frame and technical development allowed him to excel in both throwing events, though he focused primarily on the discus at the elite level.
His Olympic qualification represents the culmination of years of development in the discus throw. Finley's size and athleticism make him one of the larger throwers on the American circuit, contributing to his ability to compete at the international level.
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 68.03 (#91 all-time), Shot Put 20.71 (#288 all-time), 2022 season best 59.95 (Mar 19, 2022, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS (USA)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | DT | 59.95 | – | Mar 19, 2022 | Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS (USA) |
| 2021 | DT | 66.40 | – | May 1, 2021 | Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2019 | DT | 67.13 | – | Apr 19, 2019 | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2018 | DT | 67.06 | – | Jun 24, 2018 | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2017 | DT | 68.03 | – | Aug 5, 2017 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2016 | HT | 49.57 | – | Jun 25, 2016 | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2016 | DT | 66.72 | – | Jul 7, 2016 | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | DT | 64.62 | – | Jul 26, 2015 | Monument, CO (USA) |