United States 
Itzhak Perlman Headlines Great Neck Park District’s Summer Concert Series
3 days ago
Darrell Hill has transitioned from an Olympic athlete to an assistant coach, sharing his expertise in track and field and shot put.
Darrell Hill was sponsored by Nike during his professional athletic career, a common partnership for elite track and field athletes.
Darrell Hill signed with Earth Fed Muscle, a company that provides supplements and nutrition for athletes.
Darrell Hill received an Elite Athlete Development Grant as part of the USA Track & Field Foundation's program to support promising athletes.
Darrell Hill worked with NBC as an analyst for morning field events at the Paris Games.
Darrell Hill, born on August 17, 1993, in Darby, PA, is an American track and field athlete specializing in the shot put. He attended Penn Wood High School before commencing his collegiate career at the University of Houston. Hill later transferred to Penn State University, where he excelled, earning three-time All-American honors and securing three Big Ten Championships. He holds the Penn State indoor shot put record at 20.51m and is second all-time in outdoor shot put with a mark of 20.86m. In 2015, he was recognized as the USTFCCCA Mid-Atlantic Region Indoor and Outdoor Men’s Field Athlete of the Year, alongside earning Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year honors. He graduated from Penn State in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services.
Hill’s professional career began with significant achievements, including qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he finished 12th in the shot put. His father was able to attend the Olympics due to a crowdfunding campaign initiated by an Uber passenger, highlighting a personal milestone. In 2017, Hill achieved a personal best of 22.44m at the Diamond League Brussels meet Memorial Van Damme, winning the Diamond League Championship and ranking him 13th all-time in the shot put. He continued his success by winning the US Shot Put title at the 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and was named the USATF Thrower of the Year in 2018. He is a three-time World Championship finalist.
Following his illustrious competitive career, Hill returned to collegiate athletics as an assistant coach. He served on staff at Delaware for two years, including a period as associate head coach for the 2024-25 season. During his tenure at Delaware, he coached Olamide Ayeni to a CAA championship in discus throw and guided two NCAA East Regional qualifiers in 2025. Five of his throws athletes achieved podium finishes at the 2025 outdoor CAA Championships. In July 2025, Hill was appointed assistant coach for throws at his alma mater, Penn State University, bringing his high-level competitive experience and coaching expertise to the program.
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.
