Paul Catalanatto Jr. Season 2025

Paul Catalanatto’s TFRRS profile (for top performances and meet results)

PRIOR TO LSU – Catholic HS
The No. 1 javelin thrower in the nation coming out of high school… the Louisiana-state record holder in javelin throw with his personal best of 71.35 meters (234’ 1”), which he recorded at the 2024 American JavFest… the 2024 Louisiana Gatorade Boys Track & Field Player of the Year… a four-time All-American and two-time LHSAA State Champion in javelin… closed out 2024 prior to competing for LSU taking 12th in the world at the World Athletics U20 Championships with a throw of 65.01 meters (213’ 3.5”)… earned gold at the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals with a throw of 67.84 meters (222’ 7”)… finished second at the 2024 USATF U20 Championships with a toss of 63.73 meters (209’ 1”)… earned his second state title at the 2024 LHSAA Outdoor Championships with a throw of 62.71 meters (205’ 9”)… finished second at the 2023 Nike Outdoor Nationals with a throw of 63.88 meters (209’ 7”)… earned his first state title in javelin at the 2023 LHSAA Outdoor Championships with a throw of 61.49 meters (201’ 9”)… finished third at the 2022 Nike Outdoor Nationals and American JavFest… runner-up at the 2022 LHSAA Outdoor Championships in javelin with a throw of 56.16 meters (184’ 3”).

PERSONAL
Born on May 1, 2006, in Baton Rouge, La… son of Paul and Lisa Catalanatto… has two siblings… plans to pursue a degree in civil engineering at LSU.