Sophia Rivera
PURWomenSophia Rivera is a Puerto Rico thrower, born on October 17, 1998. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.
Her personal bests include 16.80 in the SP, 55.75 in the DT, 57.67 in the JT, 52.21 in the JavelinThr and 18.09 in the ShotPut(3k. She has earned 4 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Puerto Rico.
As of Oct 3, 2026: Javelin Throw 57.67 (#393 all-time), Shot Put 16.80, 2026 season best 49.31 (Apr 11, 2026, BG Products Veterans Sports Complex, El Dorado, KS (USA)) · Last competition: Rock Chalk Classic, May 2, 2026, 47.59 · 27 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DT | 43.84 | - | Apr 23, 2026 | ↓ | Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events |
| 2026 | JT | 49.31 | - | Apr 11, 2026 | ↓ | Grizzly Gold Invite |
| 2025 | DT | 48.47 | - | Jul 12, 2025 | ↓ | Puerto Rican Championships |
| 2025 | JT | 52.58 | - | Jul 12, 2025 | ↓ | Puerto Rican Championships |
| 2024 | SP | 13.27 | - | Aug 16, 2024 | ↓ | Powerfest Throws Meet |
| 2024 | JT | 54.54 | - | Mar 16, 2024 | ↓ | 18th Spring Break Classic, Pista Basilio Rodriguez, Carolina |
| 2023 | SPi | 15.11 | - | Feb 25, 2023 | ↓ | SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2023 | DT | 51.37 | - | Mar 18, 2023 | ↓ | Yellow Jacket Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA |
| 2023 | JT | 57.67 | - | Mar 17, 2023 | ↓ | Yellow Jacket Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA |
| 2022 | SP | 15.81 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2022 | SPi | 15.81 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↓ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | DT | 46.82 | - | Apr 23, 2022 | ↓ | Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA) |
| 2022 | JT | 53.87 | - | Jun 9, 2022 | ↓ | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2019 | SP | 16.10 | - | Feb 22, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | SPi | 16.10 | - | Feb 22, 2019 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | JT | 55.73 | - | Apr 12, 2019 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2019 | DT | 55.75 | - | Apr 6, 2019 | ↓ | Columbia, MO (USA) |
| 2018 | SP | 16.80 | - | May 4, 2018 | ↓ | Madison, WI (USA) |
| 2018 | DT | 49.88 | - | May 13, 2018 | ↓ | Bloomington, IN (USA) |
| 2018 | JT | 53.40 | - | Mar 31, 2018 | ↓ | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | SPi | 15.27 | - | Mar 12, 2016 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | SP | 15.27 | - | Mar 12, 2016 | ↓ | - |
| 2015 | SP | 16.30 | - | Jun 26, 2015 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | ShotPut(3k | 18.09 | - | Jul 1, 2015 | ↓ | Lisle, IL (USA) |
| 2015 | DT | 47.16 | - | May 23, 2015 | ↓ | Jefferson City, MO (USA) |
| 2015 | JavelinThr | 52.21 | - | Jul 15, 2015 | - | IAAF World Youth Championships |
| 2015 | JT | 53.59 | - | Apr 21, 2015 | ↓ | Saint Louis, MO (USA) |
| 2014 | ShotPut(3k | 13.83 | - | Apr 5, 2014 | ↓ | Miramar, FL (USA) |
| 2014 | SP | 14.39 | - | Jul 5, 2014 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | DT | 43.49 | - | Jun 7, 2014 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) |
| 2014 | JT | 47.85 | - | Jul 6, 2014 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2013 | SP | 12.49 | - | May 18, 2013 | ↓ | Jefferson City, MO (USA) |
| 2013 | ShotPut(3k | 12.79 | - | Jun 30, 2013 | ↓ | Edwardsville, IL (USA) |
| 2013 | DT | 40.32 | - | Jun 28, 2013 | ↓ | Edwardsville, IL (USA) |
2026
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 47.59 | - | May 2 | Rock Chalk Classic |
JT | 47.59 | - | May 1 | Rock Chalk Classic |
DT | 43.84 | - | Apr 23 | Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events |
JT | 49.31 | - | Apr 11 | Grizzly Gold Invite |
2025
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 52.58 | - | Jul 12 | Puerto Rican Championships |
DT | 48.47 | - | Jul 12 | Puerto Rican Championships |
JT | 51.25 | - | Jun 28 | Iron Wood Classic, Iron Wood Throwers Center, Rathdrum, ID |
JT | 49.95 | - | May 24 | USATF Throws Festival, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
JT | 51.36 | - | May 9 | Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
JT | 46.46 | - | Apr 24 | 115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
2024
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 13.27 | - | Aug 16 | Powerfest Throws Meet |
JT | 50.50 | - | Jun 15 | Puerto Rican Championships |
JT | 50.50 | - | Jun 14 | Puerto Rican Championships |
SP | 11.39 | - | Jun 9 | Throws U 2024 Series #5, Garage Strength, Fleetwood, PA |
JT | 48.90 | - | May 19 | Annual Championship of Fundacion Mayaguez 2010, Estadio Jose A. Figueroa Freyre, Mayagüez |
JT | 47.46 | - | May 4 | USATF Throws Festival, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
JT | 47.76 | - | Apr 25 | 114th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events |
JT | 49.55 | - | Apr 19 | John McDonnell Invitational |
JT | 50.29 | - | Apr 13 | Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK |
JT | 51.71 | - | Mar 30 | Pepsi Florida Relays |
JT | 51.71 | - | Mar 29 | Pepsi Florida Relays |
JT | 54.54 | - | Mar 16 | 18th Spring Break Classic, Pista Basilio Rodriguez, Carolina |
2023
22 performances2022
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 49.63 | - | Aug 21 | NACAC Championships, Grand Bahama Sports Complex, Freeport |
JT | 49.63 | - | Aug 20 | NACAC Championships, Grand Bahama Sports Complex, Freeport |
JT | 53.87 | - | Jun 9 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
JT | 51.68 | - | May 26 | NCAA West Preliminary Round, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
DT | 46.48 | - | May 14 | Southeastern Conference Championships, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
JT | 45.53 | - | May 12 | Southeastern Conference Championships, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
Honours
Puerto Rican Championships
Discus Throw
Puerto Rican Championships
Javelin Throw
Puerto Rican Championships
Javelin Throw
Puerto Rican Championships
Javelin Throw
NACAC Championships
Javelin Throw
Edmonton Pan American Junior Championships
Shot Put
IAAF World Youth Championships
Shot Put (3kg)
Frequently asked questions
What is Sophia Rivera's Javelin Throw personal best?
Sophia Rivera's Javelin Throw personal best is 57.67, set on Mar 17, 2023 in Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA (USA), #393 on the all-time list.
Which events does Sophia Rivera compete in?
Sophia Rivera competes in the Javelin Throw and Shot Put.
How did Sophia Rivera perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 49.31, set on Apr 11, 2026 in BG Products Veterans Sports Complex, El Dorado, KS (USA). Last competition: Rock Chalk Classic on May 2, 2026, 47.59.