2026 Track & Field Roster

Joseph Yount

  • Position Throws (Javelin)
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Many, La.

Biography

Personal bests - as of June 22, 2026

Date Year Event Statistic Meet
Mar. 21 2026 (at ULM) Javelin Throw 60.94m (199-11) LSU Opener
Apr. 26 2025 (at Northwestern State)  Javelin Throw 61.52m (201-10) LSU Alumni Gold

2026 OUTDOOR (JUNIOR) - ULM 
  • Competed in five meets 
  • Opened the season with his Warhawk-best 60.94m (199-11) javelin throw to place fifth at the LSU Opener (Mar. 21) 
  • Tossed a 57.94m (190-1) to place eighth in the javelin throw at the Sun Belt Outdoor Championships (May 14-16) 
2026 INDOOR (JUNIOR) - ULM
  • Did not compete
2025 OUTDOOR (SOPHOMORE) - Northwestern State 
  • Placed fourth at the Southland Conference Tournament with a throw of 197-11
  • Tossed a season-best 201-10 at the LSU Alumni Gold to place fourth
  • Finished second, throwing a 199-8 at the Leon Johnson NSU Invitational
  • Also placed in the top three with a third-place finish at the TCU Horned Frog Invite, posted a throw of 196-6
  • Recorded a toss of 192-0 at the Lurline Hamilton Invitational
2025 INDOOR (SOPHOMORE) - Northwestern State 
  • Did not compete
2024 OUTDOOR (FRESHMAN) - Northwestern State
  • Scored points for NSU in the javelin at the Southland Conference Championships, finishing fifth with a season-best 176-5 
  • Tossed a 173-7 to place third at the LSU Alumni Gold
  • Recorded a 169-9 at the Louisiana Classic
  • Placed third at the Leon Johnson Invitational, throwing a 168-6
  • Began his career with a toss of 163-1 at the McNeese Cowboy Relays, finishing fifth
2024 INDOOR (FRESHMAN) - Northwestern State 
  • Did not competeÂ