MSSU great Rajindra Campbell captures first Diamond League title with historic shot put throw
The fourth-best shot put throw of all time now belongs to a former Missouri Southern Lion. Rajindra Campbell became the fifth athlete in the history of the shot put event to surpass the 23-meter threshold, capturing his first Diamond League title in the process. More details below.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Former Missouri Southern Lion Rajindra Campbell has etched his name in the record books by winning his first-ever Diamond League title. Campbell, who previously held the fourth-best shot put throw of all time, managed to toss the heavy implement an impressive 23.08 meters during the competition.
Campbell, an All-American, MIAA champion, and the 2021 USTFCCCA Field Athlete of the Year during his time at Missouri Southern, has already made a name for himself on the international stage. After his final competition season at Missouri Southern, Campbell represented his home country of Jamaica in the Olympics and has since gone on to compete professionally in the Diamond League.
This remarkable throw not only secured Campbell his first Diamond League title but also broke numerous records. Most notably, Campbell now holds the all-time Jamaican national record in shot put, joining only five athletes in history to surpass the 23-meter threshold. His throw places him at the forefront of the sport, setting the furthest throw in the world in 2026 and securing the fourth-best mark of all time.
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