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Raven Saunders

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Raven Saunders

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Birth dateMay 15, 1996
BirthplaceCharleston, United States
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Raven Saunders (born May 15, 1996), also known as "Hulk," is an American track and field athlete who competes in shot put.

They represented the United States in shot put at the Summer Olympics in 2016, 2021, and 2024, medaling in silver at the pandemic-delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

As a student at Southern Illinois University and University of Mississippi, they won four NCAA collegiate titles in shot put, both indoor and outdoor. They were a world junior silver medalist in 2014 and the Pan American junior champion in 2015.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.96
#89 all-time
2024 season best
19.90
Jun 29, 2024 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2024 season best
Last competition
Athletissima Lausanne
Aug 22, 2024 · 19.08
Athletissima Lausanne
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Shot Put 19.96 (#89 all-time), 2024 season best 19.90 (Jun 29, 2024, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Athletissima Lausanne, Aug 22, 2024, 19.08 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

19.96
#89 all-time
56.85
57.97
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
SP
19.90-Jun 29, 2024
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U.S. Olympic Team Trials
2022
SP
18.95-Jun 26, 2022
↓
Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2021
SP
19.96-Jun 24, 2021
↓
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2020
SP
17.84-Feb 8, 2020
↓
JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2019
SP
16.95-Apr 27, 2019
↓
Tucson, AZ (USA)
2018
SP
19.74-Sep 9, 2018
↓
IAAF Continental Cup, Ostrava
2017
SP
19.76-Jun 24, 2017
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2017
weight-throw
21.67-Feb 3, 2017
↓
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2017
DT
54.91-Mar 25, 2017
↓
Oxford, MS (USA)
2017
HT
55.61-Mar 25, 2017
↓
Oxford, MS (USA)
2016
SP
19.35-Aug 12, 2016
↓
The XXXI Olympic Games
2016
weight-throw
20.78-Feb 5, 2016
↓
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2016
DT
56.85-Mar 19, 2016
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
2016
HT
57.97-May 12, 2016
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
2015
SP
18.62-Mar 14, 2015
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2015
weight-throw
19.50-Dec 4, 2015
↓
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2015
DT
51.21-Apr 4, 2015
↓
Charleston, IL (USA)
2015
HT
53.85-May 17, 2015
↓
Normal, IL (USA)
2014
weight-throw
17.22-Dec 6, 2014
↓
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2014
SP
17.27-Apr 12, 2014
↓
Columbia, SC (USA)
2014
DT
48.74-Apr 12, 2014
↓
Columbia, SC (USA)
2013
SP
16.36-Dec 21, 2013
↓
Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2013
DT
41.68-May 11, 2013
↓
Hopkins, SC (USA)

2024

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.08-Aug 22Athletissima Lausanne
SP
17.79-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
SP
18.62-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
SP
17.79-Aug 9The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
SP
18.62-Aug 8The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
SP
19.90-Jun 29U.S. Olympic Team Trials
SP
19.54-Jun 28U.S. Olympic Team Trials
SP
18.03-Jun 16NACAC New Life Invitational
SP
19.11-Jun 9USATF New York City Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
SP
19.17-Jun 2Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
SP
18.37-Jun 1Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK
SP
18.22-May 19Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - Open Event
SP
18.62-May 18Oklahoma Throws Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.84-Feb 8Camel City Invitational, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i)
SP
17.58-Jan 25Dr. Norb Sander Columbia Challenge

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.95-Apr 27Desert Heat Classic, Tucson, AZ

2018

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.74-Sep 9IAAF Continental Cup, Ostrava
SP
18.05-Sep 2Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
SP
19.64-Aug 31Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
SP
19.64-Aug 30Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
SP
19.67-Jul 20Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
SP
19.67-Jul 19Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.51-Jul 13Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.79-Jul 2Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
SP
18.74-Jun 24Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
SP
18.74-Jun 21Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
SP
18.57-Jun 9Kingston JN Racers Grand Prix, Kingston
SP
18.63-May 12Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
SP
19.51-Apr 28Baton Rouge LSU Invitational, Baton Rouge, LA
SP
19.56-Apr 21Auburn War Eagle Invitational, Auburn, AL
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Honours

🥈

The XXXII Olympic Games

Shot Put

2021
🥈

IAAF Continental Cup

Shot Put

2018
🥇

NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2017
🥇

USA Championships

Shot Put

2017
5

The XXXI Olympic Games

Shot Put

2016
🥇

Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships

Shot Put

2016
🥇

San Salvador NACAC U23 Championships

Shot Put

2016
🥇

NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2015
🥇

Edmonton Pan American Junior Championships

Shot Put

2015
🥇

Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships

Shot Put

2015
🥈

IAAF World Junior Championships

Shot Put

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Raven Saunders's Shot Put personal best?

Raven Saunders's Shot Put personal best is 19.96, set on Jun 24, 2021 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #89 on the all-time list.

Which events does Raven Saunders compete in?

Raven Saunders competes in the Shot Put.

How did Raven Saunders perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 19.90, set on Jun 29, 2024 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: Athletissima Lausanne on Aug 22, 2024, 19.08.

How many medals has Raven Saunders won?

Raven Saunders has won 1 Olympic Games medal.