America’s two-time world shot put champion, Chase Jackson unleashed a colossal 20.62m shot put at the FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands on Monday cementing her status as the world’s premier shot putter.
This wasn’t just a win at a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting. It was a statement. Jackson has now surpassed 20 meters eight times this year, matching her career-best season from 2022 with half of 2025 still to go.
At 30 years old, Chase Jackson has never looked this dominant, and the athletics world is buzzing. Is this her greatest season yet?
Jackson’s 2025 campaign has been a masterclass in consistency and power. Kicking off with a third-place finish at the Diamond League opener in Xiamen, China, on April 26. She quickly hit her stride, claiming victory in Shanghai on May. This came with a meet record and outdoor world lead of 20.54m.
Just two days before Hengelo, she conquered Taipei City with yet another throw beyond 20 meters. Including indoor competitions, Jackson has hit the 20-meter mark in eight meets this year. This is an extraordinary feat that ties her personal record for a single season. With months left in 2025, she’s on pace to shatter that mark.
Jackson Dominance in Hengelo
In Hengelo, Jackson didn’t just win ,she dominated. Her 20.62m opener was a mere 14 centimeters shy of her own U.S. national record, set in Eugene in 2023 at 20.76m.
She followed with a 20.05m heave in the fifth round, and all five of her valid throws soared at least 19.49m. The competition was no pushover. Netherlands’ own Jessica Schilder thrilled the home crowd with a 20.16m throw to take second. USA’s Maggie Ewen secured third with 19.48m. Yet Jackson’s blend of precision and power left her rivals in the dust, reinforcing her as the woman to beat in the shot put.
This latest triumph underscores Jackson’s remarkable trajectory. As a two-time world champion, she’s no stranger to the spotlight, but her 2025 form suggests she’s peaking at the perfect time.
