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Shawn Best
USAMenBirth dateSep 4, 1984
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Shawn Best is a United States thrower, born on September 4, 1984. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.
His personal bests include 19.44 in the SP, 53.44 in the DT and 43.98 in the HT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Age
42 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 19.44 (#980 all-time), 2008 season best 19.44 (Mar 22, 2008, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · 42 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SP | 19.44 | - | Mar 22, 2008 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2008 | DT | 53.44 | - | Apr 5, 2008 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2007 | SP | 19.36 | - | Mar 10, 2007 | ↓ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2006 | SP | 18.50 | - | Feb 25, 2006 | ↓ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | DT | 52.56 | - | May 27, 2006 | ↓ | Provo, UT (USA) |
| 2005 | SP | 18.54 | - | May 5, 2005 | ↓ | Mesa, AZ (USA) |
| 2005 | HT | 43.98 | - | May 3, 2005 | - | Mesa, AZ (USA) |
| 2005 | DT | 52.08 | - | Apr 15, 2005 | ↓ | Mesa, AZ (USA) |
| 2004 | SP | 17.65 | - | Mar 6, 2004 | ↓ | Manhattan, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | DT | 51.00 | - | May 8, 2004 | ↓ | Levelland, TX (USA) |
2008
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.29 | - | Jun 27 | USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR |
SP | 18.52 | - | Jun 14 | Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA |
SP | 18.30 | - | Jun 12 | Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA |
SP | 18.31 | - | May 30 | Northridge NCAA West Regional Championships, Northridge, CA |
DT | 50.78 | - | May 17 | Tempe Pac-10 Ch., Tempe, AZ |
SP | 17.82 | - | May 3 | Tucson Double Dual Meet, Tucson, AZ |
DT | 49.82 | - | May 3 | Tucson Double Dual Meet, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 18.93 | - | Apr 26 | San Diego UCSD Triton Invitational, San Diego, CA |
DT | 51.90 | - | Apr 24 | Chula Vista, CA |
SP | 18.09 | - | Apr 20 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA |
SP | 19.02 | - | Apr 12 | Tempe Sun Angel Track Classic, Tempe, AZ |
SP | 19.22 | - | Apr 5 | Tucson Jim Click Shootout, Tucson, AZ |
DT | 53.44 | - | Apr 5 | Tucson Jim Click Shootout, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 19.44 | - | Mar 22 | Tucson Willie Williams Classic, Tucson, AZ |
2007
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.41 | - | May 19 | Tucson Elite Throwers Classic, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 18.23 | - | Mar 31 | Tucson Arizona Invitational, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 19.36 | - | Mar 10 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
SP | 19.32 | - | Feb 24 | Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i) |
SP | 18.50 | - | Feb 17 | Flagstaff Southwest Classic Team Competition, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
SP | 18.37 | - | Feb 9 | Albuquerque TCR Race Productions Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
SP | 18.75 | - | Feb 3 | Flagstaff Mountain T's Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
SP | 18.73 | - | Jan 27 | Albuquerque Lobo Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
2006
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 17.17 | - | May 27 | Provo NCAA West Regional Championships, Provo, UT |
DT | 52.56 | - | May 27 | Provo NCAA West Regional Championships, Provo, UT |
SP | 17.89 | - | May 20 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
DT | 51.97 | - | May 14 | Eugene PAC-10 Ch., Eugene, OR |
SP | 18.23 | - | May 13 | Eugene PAC-10 Ch., Eugene, OR |
DT | 50.71 | - | Apr 14 | Mesa Classic, Mesa, AZ |
SP | 18.45 | - | Apr 1 | Tucson Arizona International, Tucson, AZ |
DT | 52.35 | - | Mar 25 | Tucson Jim Click Shootout, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 18.34 | - | Mar 25 | Tucson Jim Click Shootout, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 18.25 | - | Mar 17 | Tucson Willie Williams Classic, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 18.09 | - | Mar 4 | Seattle UW Last Chance Qualifier, Seattle, WA (i) |
SP | 18.50 | - | Feb 25 | Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i) |
SP | 17.80 | - | Feb 18 | Flagstaff South West Classic, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
SP | 18.25 | - | Feb 11 | Seattle The Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) |
SP | 17.86 | - | Jan 27 | Flagstaff Arizona-California Challenge, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
SP | 18.03 | - | Jan 21 | Albuquerque Modrall Sperling Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
2005
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 16.87 | - | May 18 | Levelland JUCO Ch., Levelland, TX |
DT | 51.94 | - | May 5 | Mesa NJCAA Regional Championships, Mesa, AZ |
SP | 18.54 | - | May 5 | Mesa NJCAA Regional Championships, Mesa, AZ |
HT | 43.98 | - | May 3 | Mesa NJCAA Regional Championships, Mesa, AZ |
DT | 51.41 | - | Apr 23 | Flagstaff NAU Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ |
SP | 17.46 | - | Apr 23 | Flagstaff NAU Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ |
DT | 52.08 | - | Apr 15 | Mesa Track & Field Classic, Mesa, AZ |
SP | 17.95 | - | Apr 15 | Mesa Track & Field Classic, Mesa, AZ |
SP | 17.83 | - | Mar 23 | Glendale, AZ |
SP | 17.23 | - | Mar 4 | Charleston NJCAA Indoor Championships, Charleston, IL (i) |
SP | 17.21 | - | Feb 19 | Flagstaff Springco Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
SP | 17.56 | - | Feb 5 | Flagstaff Mountain T’s Invitational, Flagstaff, AZ (i) |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Shawn Best's Shot Put personal best?
Shawn Best's Shot Put personal best is 19.44, set on Mar 22, 2008 in Tucson, AZ (USA), #980 on the all-time list.
Which events does Shawn Best compete in?
Shawn Best competes in the Shot Put.
How did Shawn Best perform in 2008?
2008 season best: 19.44, set on Mar 22, 2008 in Tucson, AZ (USA).