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Jesse Lynn Black 8th (10yo) 2026 National Shotput Champ - #1 Nation in Discus - Coach -Singer/Guitarist/ Actor & CEO @throwsletsgo (ran by Dad)

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9-year-old Jesse from Stockton won the USATF Indoor National Championship in Shot Put. 🙌 🥇

He recorded the 4th farthest throw ever at this competition for his age group and won the competition by over 1 foot. 🏆

The USATF National Youth Indoor Championships is one of the largest and most prestigious indoor track and field events in the United States, drawing over 1,000 athletes every year. The 2026 championships were held March 20–22 at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, New York.

Jesse is only 9 years old and is already a national champion, representing Stockton on a national stage.

Us over at Stocktivities wants to recognize him for his good work 🫡 Keep it up! Put Stockton up on that map!! 🗺️

Follow his journey on Instagram: @jesse8th (account ran by his team). @dsmotivated taken in Stockton, California by @jesse8th

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Jesse Black Viii finished All American in the 10 year old boys shot put with his throw of 30-05.50. He talks about the adversity he has had to go through from USATF'S and how he is not only helping himself but others get better! ⭐👏🚀

#youthrunner #shotput #trackandfield #AAUtrackandfield #Iowa taken in Drake Stadium by @jesse8th

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30 mins of sorrow… back to MOMBA MENTALLY! Des Moines, Iowa ✈️ let’s go! #shotput #throwers #throwersunite #jrolympics #throws taken in Cerritos College-Falcon Field by @jesse8th

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I can’t believe what I just saw!!! Solving Rubik’s cube in 12 seconds with his eyes closed! Uncle Wes 👀 #rubikscube #eyesclosed by @jesse8th

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Stockton! Come see me Thursday Oct 1st I’ll be performing live at STARS OF THE STAGE location: Lincoln Elementary and yes I’m still throwing things! Jr Olympic All-American athlete turned singer and guitarist! #shotput #singer #guitarist #thrower #10yearold taken in Lincoln Elementary by @jesse8th

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Thank you, Sayla Music academy in Lodi, California for having me! Your venue is amazing! 🤩 ❤️ Jesse VIII performing “This I Promise You” #singer #10yearold #NoAi #thisipromiseyou #nsync taken in Sayla Music Academy by @jesse8th

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Working on a new guitar solo, I was super excited learn it, about 45 minutes of practice! This I Promise You by NSYNC! Auditioning for the talent show, wish me luck 🤞 #guitarsolo #10yearold #thisipromiseyou #singers #talentshow Jesse Black VIII by @jesse8th

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NATE a musician and host of The Game Room in Sonora, Ca gets interviewed by Jesse Black 8th! Nate talks about his experience as a musician and drummer and activities he throws at THE FAME ROOM and of course… the deserted island question! #Sonora #singer #musician #kidinterview #drummer taken in Sonora, California by @jesse8th

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Thank you Sonora, California and the Game Room! I will be back!! #jesse8th #10yosinger #brunomars #noai #sonora taken in The Game Room by @jesse8th

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Stockton Taco & Tequila Fest Car Show Was awesome! Had a great time interviewing OG Rudy about his old school 59’ Impala! #impala #carshows #lowrider Jesse Black 8th #kidinterview #10yearold taken in San Joaquin County Fairgrounds by @jesse8th

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Special thanks to Wolf of IVY Ent and The Pub in Rio Ljnda ❤️! It was so much fun on stage!🤩 10 yo kid Jesse Black 8th #singing #nsync #justintimberlake #coversong #NoAi taken in Rio Linda, California by @jesse8th

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24 days ago

The aura is real! 10yo Robby Todd the IV from Chatt Town Speed in Track Clun in Tennessee makes AAU Jr Olympic All-American Status at the triathlon in IOWA! He also hit a 2 feet PR in Shot Put! Robby had impressive placing against the most competitive kids in the nation at multiple events as well! Congratulations Robby 🐐! Interview by Jesse 8th #chattown #jrolympics #Shotput #throwsletsgo #swag taken in Drake Stadium by @jesse8th

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