Kayden Hulet
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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 | ||||||||||||||
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Kayden Huelt (born September 20, 2008) is an American athlete who specializes in the hammer throw.
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]
References
- ↑ "Debbie Smith CTE Academy Student-Athlete Named Gatorade Nevada Boys Track & Field Player of the Year" (PDF). Gatorade. June 26, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ Larsen, Zack (June 26, 2026). "Debbie Smith's Kayden Hulet claims Gatorade Player of Year honor in boys track and field". nevadasportsnet.com. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ Larsen, Zack (March 31, 2026). "How Sparks' Kayden Hulet became the best high school weight thrower in the nation". nevadasportsnet.com. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Track & Field Commit Kayden Hulet Takes Silver at U20 Championships". olemisssports.com. August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026.