Opal Jackson
USAWomenOpal Jackson is a United States thrower. She competes primarily in the SP and DT.
Her personal bests include 17.06 in the SP and 51.08 in the DT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Oct 1, 2026: Shot Put 17.06, 2025 season best 16.13 (May 30, 2025, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, May 31, 2025, 16.13
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SP | 16.13 | - | May 30, 2025 | ↓ | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2025 | DT | 45.65 | - | May 3, 2025 | ↓ | LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
| 2024 | SP | 15.52 | - | Apr 25, 2024 | ↓ | GVSU Extra Weekend Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI |
| 2024 | SPi | 16.10 | - | Feb 2, 2024 | ↓ | Meyo Invitational |
| 2024 | DT | 51.08 | - | Apr 20, 2024 | ↓ | Jim Green Invitational |
| 2023 | SP | 17.06 | - | May 13, 2023 | ↓ | Big Ten Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | DT | 49.11 | - | Apr 13, 2023 | ↓ | Pacific Coast Invitational, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA |
| 2022 | SP | 15.37 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | ↓ | Michigan State Ralph Young Field, East Lansing, MI (USA) |
| 2022 | DT | 43.81 | - | Apr 30, 2022 | ↓ | Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI (USA) |
| 2021 | SP | 13.99 | - | Aug 13, 2021 | ↓ | Collegeville, PA (USA) |
| 2021 | DT | 39.52 | - | Aug 13, 2021 | ↓ | Collegeville, PA (USA) |
| 2020 | SP | 13.14 | - | Aug 7, 2020 | ↓ | Kutztown Area HS, Kutztown, PA (USA) |
2025
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 16.13 | - | May 31 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
SP | 16.13 | - | May 30 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
DT | 42.90 | - | May 17 | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
SP | 14.97 | - | May 17 | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
SP | 14.97 | - | May 16 | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
DT | 45.65 | - | May 3 | LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
SP | 15.92 | - | May 3 | LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
SP | 15.48 | - | Apr 19 | Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development |
SP | 15.65 | - | Apr 5 | Joe Walker Invitational, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
DT | NM | - | Mar 29 | Battle on the Bayou |
SP | 15.28 | - | Mar 29 | Battle on the Bayou |
SP | 14.37 | - | Mar 22 | Ole Miss Classic, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
DT | 44.86 | - | Mar 22 | Ole Miss Classic, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
DT | 44.86 | - | Mar 21 | Ole Miss Classic, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
SP | 14.37 | - | Mar 21 | Ole Miss Classic, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
2024
19 performances2023
16 performancesHonours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Opal Jackson's Shot Put personal best?
Opal Jackson's Shot Put personal best is 17.06, set on May 13, 2023 in Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN (USA).
Which events does Opal Jackson compete in?
Opal Jackson competes in the Shot Put.
How did Opal Jackson perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 16.13, set on May 30, 2025 in University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds on May 31, 2025, 16.13.