CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A junior high student in Chattanooga is now the top shot put thrower in the country for his age group.
Josiah Ralston, a 12 year old student athlete at Hunter Middle School, ranks number one in the United States after setting a new national record in shot put. His throw of 54 feet 7.5 inches set a new USATF national record during a sanctioned event on December 20, 2025, at the Crossplex in Birmingham, Alabama.
Ralston also set a record at the Galleria Games during the same competition. His performance secured his place as the all time number one shot put thrower in the USA for the 12 year old age group, according to his coaches…