UNC Wilmington Athletics

COLLEGIATE BESTS 
SP | 16.69m (54-9 1/4) | March 22, 2024 | Phoenix Invitational
DT | 49.27m (161-8) | March 4, 2023 | UNCW Seahawk Invitational

2024-25 (Junior): Placed second in shot put with a throw of 16.45 meters (53-11 3/4) at the UNCW Seahawk Invitational (March 8, 2025) ... Finished second in shot put at the Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge (March 15, 2025) ... His season was cut short due to an injury.

2023-24 (Sophomore): Won shot put and finished third in discus at the UNCW Seahawk Invitational (March 2, 2024) ... Finished first and set the program record in shot put with a throw of 16.69m (54-9 1/4) at the Phoenix Invitational (March 22, 2024) ... Finished first in shot put and second in discus at the Bill Carson Invitational (April 5-6, 2024) ... Placed fourth in shot put and discus at the CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships (May 11, 2025).

2022-23 (Freshman): Lettered in first season with team ... Posted third-best marks all-time in shot put (52-10 1/4) and discus (161-8) for Seahawks ... Finished fourth in shot put at CAA Championships with throw of 52-10 1/4 on May 6, 2023 ... Won bronze medal in discus at CAA Championships with 161-3 toss in Williamsburg, Va. ... Set freshman school record in shot put (52-4 3/4).

High School: Competed four years for Coach Dave Yokum at Park City High School ... Three-time school record holder for Miners ... Owns 22nd best shot put throw in Utah state indoor history.

Personal: Full Name: Jesse C. Helton ... Born in Baltimore, Md. ... Son of Joyce Helton ... Majoring in communication studies.