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Josh Awotunde

b. 1995

American track and field athlete

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About Josh Awotunde

Born 1995. Josh Awotunde is an American athletics competitor.

Josh Olayinka Awotunde (born June 12, 1995) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the shot put and has a personal record of outdoors and indoors. Awotunde is the 2025 USA Track & Field Men's Shot Put Champion with a throw of 22.47 m (73 ft 8.64 in).

Personal life Awotunde was born in Lanham, Maryland in 1995. He was raised in Franklinville, New Jersey, by parents Adeola and Christina Awotunde. He is a 2013 graduate of Delsea Regional High School in New Jersey. Awotunde attended University of South Carolina and graduated in 2017. He is of Nigerian ancestry.

Professional

NCAA Awotunde competed for University of South Carolina, finishing second at the 2018 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships before graduating. Awotunde set his Personal Best in 2018 throwing .

Seasonal bests YearShot Put (o) Shot Put (i) 2025 2024 2023 202220212020n/a2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

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Important facts

Born
12 June 1995, Lanham
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
United States
Education
Delsea Regional High School
Also known as
Josh Olayinka Awotunde

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Josh Awotunde?

American track and field athlete

When was Josh Awotunde born?

Josh Awotunde was born on 12 June 1995 in Lanham.

What is Josh Awotunde's occupation?

Josh Awotunde is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Josh Awotunde?

Josh Awotunde is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Josh Awotunde

· Wikidata: Q62109708

· DBpedia: Josh Awotunde

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