Richard Yu

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Jan 8, 2009 (17 years old)
Events
Shot Put (5kg)

Richard Yu is a Australia thrower, born on January 8, 2009. He competes primarily in the HammerThro, JavelinThr and ShotPut(5k.

His personal bests include 45.96 in the HammerThro, 56.77 in the JavelinThr, 14.82 in the ShotPut(5k and 15.15 in the ShotPut(4k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · Shot Put (5kg)14.82
2026 season best14.31Apr 17, 2026 · QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane
2026 season best
Last competitionAustralian U18 ChampionshipsApr 17, 2026 · 14.31
Australian U18 Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put (5kg) 14.82, 2026 season best 14.31 (Apr 17, 2026, QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS)) · Last competition: Australian U18 Championships, Apr 17, 2026, 14.31 · 17 years old

Personal bests

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
HammerThroBrisbane 202645.96–#852
JavelinThrBrisbane 202456.77–#304
ShotPut(5kSydney 202514.82–#629
ShotPut(4kPerth 202315.15––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026ShotPut(5k 14.31–Apr 17, 2026Australian U18 Championships
2026HammerThro 45.96–Apr 15, 2026Australian U18 Championships
2026JavelinThr 50.77–Apr 17, 2026Australian U18 Championships
2025ShotPut(5k 14.82–Mar 15, 2025NSW Junior Championships
2024ShotPut(4k 15.05–Dec 7, 2024Australian All Schools Championships
2024JavelinThr 56.77–Dec 7, 2024Australian All Schools Championships
2023ShotPut(4k 15.15–Dec 9, 2023Australian All Schools Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Richard Yu's Shot Put (5kg) personal best is 14.82, set on Mar 15, 2025 in SOPAC, Sydney (AUS).

Richard Yu competes in the Shot Put (5kg).

2026 season best: 14.31, set on Apr 17, 2026 in QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS). Last competition: Australian U18 Championships on Apr 17, 2026, 14.31.