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Jessica Cosby

Personal information
Born	(1982-05-31) May 31, 1982 (age 43) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Hammer throw
Updated on August 14, 2012.

Jessica Cosby (born May 31, 1982) is an American athlete. She is best known for her skills in the hammer throw. She has competed in major events like the Olympic Games and the World Championships. Her best throw ever was 74.2 meters, which she achieved on May 22, 2014.

Jessica Cosby's Athletics Journey

Jessica Cosby started her athletics career with great success. While competing for the UCLA Bruins track and field team, she won a national title. In 2002, she became the champion in the shot put at the 2002 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This was a big achievement for her college career.

Competing on the World Stage

Jessica continued to shine in the hammer throw. She was the runner-up at the 2010 USA Outdoor Championship. The very next year, she won the national title in the hammer throw. This made her the top hammer thrower in the United States. She then competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics and finished eleventh overall. In 2012, she set a new personal record at the Prefontaine Classic. She threw the hammer 74.19 meters, earning her fourth place in that competition.

Olympic Dreams

Jessica Cosby represented the United States at the Olympic Games multiple times. She competed in the hammer throw at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. She also participated in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom. Although she did not reach the final in these Olympic events, competing at this level is a huge accomplishment for any athlete. In 2014, she continued to perform well, placing second at the US Outdoor Championship with a throw of 71.72 meters.

International Competitions Table

Jessica Cosby has represented the United States in many international athletics events. Here is a summary of her performances:

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing the  United States
2000	World Junior Championships	Santiago, Chile	9th	Shot put	14.93 m
2004	NACAC U23 Championships	Sherbrooke, Canada	2nd	Hammer	63.70 m
2007	NACAC Championships	San Salvador, El Salvador	1st	Hammer	65.15 m
	World Championships	Osaka, Japan	15th (q)	Hammer	67.90 m
2008	Olympic Games	Beijing, China	—	Hammer	NM
2009	World Championships	Berlin, Germany	7th	Hammer	72.17 m
2011	World Championships	Daegu, South Korea	11th	Hammer	68.91 m
2012	Olympic Games	London, United Kingdom	14th	Hammer	69.65 m

External links

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