Rebuilding History: The Lost Men’s Lightweight Records
For years, the Men’s Lightweight Division of the Scottish Highland Games stood as a showcase of unmatched speed, power, and precision — but tragically, much of the official record history was lost.
In response, a dedicated effort was launched to rebuild the records from scratch. Organizers, athletes, and historians came together to compare 26 years of data from heavyathlete.com, archived internet data, and old meet sheets, and even reached out to athletes worldwide. Clues were found in forgotten blog posts, obscure emails floating between the ether, and late-night chats.
This wasn’t just about numbers — it was about honoring the legacy of lightweight athletes whose achievements deserve recognition. Thanks to this collective effort, a more complete and accurate picture of the division’s best performances is finally emerging.
The records may have been lost, but their legacy is being rebuilt — stronger than ever.
Men’s Lightweight Legacy Records
Still gathering data…
Men’s Lightweight (<200 lbs.) Records
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42’ 8.0”
13.00 m
Levi Peck
2025
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51’ 4.0”
15.65 m
Scott Farr
2023
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53’ 2.0”
16.21 m
Matthew Doherty
2022
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83’ 1.0”
23.52 m
Nicholas MacPhee
2021
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109’ 4.0”
33.12 m
Scott Farr
2023
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137’ 9.5”
42.00 m
Scott Farr
2023
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36’ 0.0”
10.97 m
Scott Farr
2016
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20’ 0.0”
6.10 m
Nicholas MacPhee
2021
Maine Games
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21’ 0.0”
6.40 m
John Odden
2015
Athena Caledonian Games, Athena, OR
U.S. Records or World Records?
Many of the throws, especially from early 2000s and unofficial events, were labeled inconsistently. In some cases, we're left unsure whether a mark was a U.S. National Record or a World Record. Without complete documentation or sanctioning details, the line between the two is blurred.
We want to honor these athletes properly — and that means getting the facts straight.
Can You Help?
If you’re a former competitor, judge, organizer, or fan who has:
Official meet results
Video proof of standout performances
Score sheets from past national or international events
Or even a clear memory of when/where a throw happened; we’d love to hear from you.
Reach Out
Please contact us at [records@scottishathleticsint.org] or use the form on our website to share any information, however small. Even a single name, date, or location could be the missing piece we need.