Thomas Jacob Freeman

Birth dateNov 5, 1980

BirthplaceCincinnati, United States

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Thomas Freeman is an American hammer thrower born on November 5, 1980, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He competed at the 2009 World Outdoor Championships and was named Track and Field News High School Athlete of the Year in 2000.

Freeman grew up in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and attended Bishop Hendricken High School, where his talent was recognized with the national high school athlete of the year award. He developed into an elite hammer thrower capable of competing at the World Championships level.

His career was affected by anti-doping violations. In 2011, he was suspended by USA Track and Field for testing positive for tetrahydrocannabinol. It was his second violation, having previously tested positive for the same substance in 2009. These suspensions interrupted what had been a promising career in the hammer throw.

Key facts

Hammer Throw

76.86

#294 all-time

2016 season best

65.60

Apr 22, 2016 · Princeton, NJ (USA)

2016 season best

Age

45 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 76.86 (#294 all-time), 2016 season best 65.60 (Apr 22, 2016, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · 45 years old

Personal bests

76.86

#294 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2016	weight-throw	18.53	-	Feb 20, 2016	↑	-
2016	HT	65.60	-	Apr 22, 2016	↑	Princeton, NJ (USA)
2015	weight-throw	19.60	-	Jan 10, 2015	↑	-
2015	HT	70.67	-	May 1, 2015	↑	Princeton, NJ (USA)
2014	weight-throw	22.80	-	Feb 22, 2014	↑	US Indoor Championships
2014	HT	71.43	-	May 3, 2014	↑	Princeton, NJ (USA)
2013	weight-throw	23.51	-	Mar 2, 2013	↑	US Indoor Championships
2013	HT	72.19	-	Apr 19, 2013	↑	Princeton, NJ (USA)
2012	weight-throw	23.16	-	Dec 14, 2012	↑	-
2012	HT	70.50	-	May 7, 2012	↑	West Point, NY (USA)
2011	weight-throw	24.16	-	Jan 28, 2011	↑	-
2010	weight-throw	23.98	-	Feb 27, 2010	↑	-
2010	HT	76.51	-	Jun 25, 2010	↑	Des Moines USA Championships
2009	weight-throw	24.48	-	Feb 12, 2009	↑	-
2009	HT	76.86	-	Apr 18, 2009	↑	Princeton, NJ (USA)
2008	weight-throw	22.29	-	Feb 24, 2008	↑	US Indoor Championships
2008	HT	74.41	-	Jun 20, 2008	↑	West Point, NY (USA)
2007	HT	74.39	-	Jun 22, 2007	↑	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2006	HT	71.95	-	Apr 29, 2006	↑	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2005	HT	72.60	-	Jun 24, 2005	↑	Carson, CA (USA)
2004	HT	71.12	-	May 28, 2004	↑	Gainesville, FL (USA)
2003	HT	71.72	-	Jul 12, 2003	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2002	weight-throw	23.19	-	Mar 9, 2002	↑	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
2002	HT	69.75	-	Jul 21, 2002	↑	Hammerama (USA)
2001	HT	68.36	-	May 19, 2001	↑	Princeton, NJ (USA)
2000	HT	67.98	-	Jun 15, 2000	↑	Holmdel, NJ (USA)
1999	HT	65.89	-	Apr 24, 1999	↑	Philadelphia, PA (USA)

2016

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	65.60	-	Apr 22	Princeton Larry Ellis Invitational, Princeton, NJ
weight-throw	18.53	-	Feb 20	New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)

2015

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	65.80	-	Jun 25	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
HT	70.67	-	May 1	Princeton Elite Meet, Princeton, NJ
HT	63.66	-	Apr 17	Princeton Larry Ellis Invitational, Princeton, NJ - Invitational Events
weight-throw	19.55	-	Mar 1	US Indoor Championships
weight-throw	18.10	-	Feb 22	Princeton Invitational, Princeton, NJ (i)
weight-throw	19.60	-	Jan 10	West Point Army 5-Way Meet, West Point, NY (i)

2014

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
weight-throw	20.88	-	Dec 5	Riverdale Manhattan College Opener, Riverdale, NY (i)
HT	71.43	-	May 3	Princeton Elite Meet, Princeton, NJ
HT	67.06	-	Apr 18	Princeton Larry Ellis Invitational, Princeton, NJ
weight-throw	22.80	-	Feb 22	US Indoor Championships
weight-throw	22.22	-	Feb 15	New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw	21.39	-	Jan 17	New York UAlbany Great Dane Classic, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw	20.33	-	Jan 11	West Point Army Five Team Meet, West Point, NY (i)

2013

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
weight-throw	22.48	-	Dec 14	Riverdale Jasper Invitational, Riverdale, NY (i)
weight-throw	22.34	-	Dec 6	Riverdale Manhattan Opener, Riverdale, NY (i)
HT	68.17	-	Jun 28	New York USATF National Club Championships, New York, NY
HT	71.68	-	Jun 21	Des Moines USA Championships
HT	69.76	-	Jun 8	Colts Neck New Jersey Int'l Invitational, Colts Neck, NJ
HT	72.19	-	Apr 19	Princeton Larry Ellis Invitational, Princeton, NJ
HT	68.06	-	Apr 5	Princeton Sam Howell Invitational, Princeton, NJ
weight-throw	23.51	-	Mar 2	US Indoor Championships
weight-throw	23.45	-	Feb 16	New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw	23.30	-	Feb 2	New York Armory Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw	23.37	-	Jan 11	New York Gotham Cup, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw	22.92	-	Jan 5	West Point Army Crowell Open, West Point, NY (i)

2012

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
weight-throw	23.16	-	Dec 14	Riverdale Brother Jasper Invitational, Riverdale, NY (i)
weight-throw	22.38	-	Dec 7	New York Blue/White vs. Green, New York, NY (i)
HT	70.41	-	Jun 21	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
HT	69.43	-	Jun 10	New York USATF East Regional Championships, New York, NY
HT	70.50	-	May 7	West Point Army Strong Throwing Series, West Point, NY

2011

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
weight-throw	24.08	-	Feb 26	US Indoor Championships
weight-throw	22.57	-	Feb 19	Princeton Invitational, Princeton, NJ (i)
weight-throw	23.55	-	Feb 5	New York New Balance Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw	24.16	-	Jan 28	New York Millrose Games, MSG, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw	22.62	-	Jan 21	New York Great Dane Classic, New York, NY (i)

2010

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	71.68	-	Jul 29	Ashland Summer Series, Ashland, OH
HT	76.51	-	Jun 25	Des Moines USA Championships
HT	75.44	-	Jun 16	West Point Army Strong Hammer Series, West Point, NY
HT	75.82	-	Jun 1	West Point New Jersey International, West Point, NY
HT	70.08	-	Apr 24	Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
HT	69.10	-	Apr 17	Princeton Larry Ellis Invitational, Princeton, NJ
HT	72.56	-	Apr 2	Princeton Sam Howell Invitational, Princeton, NJ
weight-throw	23.98	-	Feb 27	US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
weight-throw	23.33	-	Feb 11	Riverdale Manhattan College Invitational, Riverdale, NY (i)
weight-throw	23.33	-	Feb 10	Riverdale, NY (i)
weight-throw	23.57	-	Jan 29	New York Millrose Games, MSG, New York, NY (i)
weight-throw	22.94	-	Jan 15	New York Gotham Cup, New York, NY (i)

2009

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	74.19	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Thomas Jacob Freeman's Hammer Throw personal best?

Thomas Jacob Freeman's Hammer Throw personal best is 76.86, set on Apr 18, 2009 in Princeton, NJ (USA), #294 on the all-time list.

Which events does Thomas Jacob Freeman compete in?

Thomas Jacob Freeman competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Thomas Jacob Freeman perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 65.60, set on Apr 22, 2016 in Princeton, NJ (USA).