Vernon Watson
- Events
- Shot Put (5kg)
Vernon Watson is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the ShotPut(6k, ShotPut(5k and ShotPut(5k.
His personal bests include 15.96 in the ShotPut(6k, 16.49 in the ShotPut(5k and 16.49 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Shot Put (5kg)16.49
2026 season best16.49Jan 3, 2026 · Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY
Last competitionOcean Breeze Elite, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - Invitational EventsFeb 21, 2026 · 15.96
As of Nov 14, 2026: Shot Put (5kg) 16.49, 2026 season best 16.49 (Jan 3, 2026, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Ocean Breeze Elite, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events, Feb 21, 2026, 15.96
Personal bests
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
ShotPut(6kIndoorNY 202615.96–#92
ShotPut(5kIndoorNY 202616.49–#97
ShotPut(5kNY 202616.49–#221
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ShotPut(6k Indoor | 15.96 | – | Feb 21, 2026 | Ocean Breeze Elite, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | ShotPut(5k | 16.49 | – | Jan 3, 2026 | Ocean Breeze Freedom Games |
| 2026 | ShotPut(5k Indoor | 16.49 | – | Jan 3, 2026 | Ocean Breeze Freedom Games |
| 2025 | ShotPut(5k Indoor | 14.59 | – | Mar 1, 2025 | Ocean Breeze Elite Invitational |
| 2024 | ShotPut(5k Indoor | 14.22 | – | Dec 21, 2024 | The Beantown Winter Classic |