Kayden Hulet
American hammer thrower (born 2008)
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Kayden Huelt (born September 20, 2008) is an American athlete who specializes in the hammer throw.
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
| Born | September 20, 2008 | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||
Event | Hammer throw | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life and education
Hulet attended Debbie Smith CTE Academy in Sparks, Nevada. During his senior year he swept the shot put and discus throw events at the Class 3A state meet. He also won the hammer throw at the USATF Under-20 Championships and the Nike Outdoor Nationals in June 2026. His winning throw of 252 feet, 3 inches at the Nike Nationals broke his own state record and ranked No. 1 among prep boys competitors in 2026 and No. 6 in prep history.[1] He was subsequently named the 2026 Gatorade Nevada Boys Track and Field Player of the Year.[2]
He is committed to compete in track and field at Ole Miss.[3]
Career
In August 2026, Hulet competed at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships and won a silver medal in the hammer throw with a personal best throw of 77.55 meters..[4]