| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 28, 1994 Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Education | Solon High School Kent State University [1] |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Discus throw |
Reginald "Reggie" Jagers III (born August 28, 1994) is an American athlete specializing in the discus throw. [1] He won the gold medal at the 2017 Summer Universiade. [2]
He set the left handed discus world record while competing at the 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. [3]
In 2019, he won the bronze medal at Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. [4]
He has qualified to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [5]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  United States | |||||
| 2017 | Universiade | Taipei, Taiwan | 1st | Discus throw | 61.24 m |
| 2019 | Pan American Games | Lima, Peru | 3rd | Discus throw | 64.48 m |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 19th (q) | Discus throw | 61.47 m |
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