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Adam Kessler

Adam Kessler

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Adam Kessler is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP and DT.

His personal bests include 19.91 in the SP and 44.97 in the DT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.91
#668 all-time
2021 season best
19.91
May 15, 2021 · Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA)
2021 season best
Last competition
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Jun 18, 2021 · 17.83
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

As of Oct 1, 2026: Shot Put 19.91 (#668 all-time), 2021 season best 19.91 (May 15, 2021, Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA)) · Last competition: U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR, Jun 18, 2021, 17.83

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
SP
19.91-May 15, 2021
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Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA)
2020
SP
18.24-Jan 25, 2020
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2020
SPi
18.24-Jan 25, 2020
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SIU Recreation Center, Carbondale, IL (USA) (i)
2019
SP
19.52-Mar 23, 2019
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Carbondale, IL (USA)
2019
weight-throw
19.69-Feb 23, 2019
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2018
weight-throw
18.41-Feb 2, 2018
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2018
SPi
19.14-Feb 25, 2018
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Cedar Falls, IA (USA) (i)
2018
SP
19.14-Feb 25, 2018
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2017
weight-throw
16.98-Feb 24, 2017
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2017
SP
18.58-Dec 9, 2017
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2017
SPi
18.58-Dec 9, 2017
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Carbondale, IL (USA) (i)
2017
DT
44.97-Apr 15, 2017
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Macomb, IL (USA)
2016
weight-throw
15.81-Feb 12, 2016
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2016
SPi
16.66-Dec 9, 2016
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Charleston, IL (USA) (i)
2016
SP
16.66-Dec 9, 2016
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2016
DT
39.33-Apr 9, 2016
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Terre Haute, IN (USA)
2015
weight-throw
14.08-Dec 11, 2015
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2015
SP
14.47-Dec 11, 2015
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2015
SPi
14.47-Dec 11, 2015
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Charleston, IL (USA) (i)

2021

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.83-Jun 18U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
18.34-Jun 11NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships
SP
18.34-Jun 9NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships
SP
19.53-May 26NCAA Preliminary West Round, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
SP
19.91-May 15MVC Track and Field Championships, Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL
SP
19.07-May 1Illinois State Invitational, Redbird T&F Complex, Normal, IL
SP
18.30-Apr 23Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Special Events
SP
18.69-Apr 17KT Woodman Classic, Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS
SP
17.98-Apr 9Jim Duncan Invitational, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
SP
18.80-Mar 27Blue Oval Invitational, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.24-Jan 25Don DeNoon Invitational, SIU Recreation Center, Carbondale, IL (i)

2019

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.07-May 25NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
SP
18.42-May 11MVC Ch., Terre Haute, IN
SP
19.03-Apr 27Leny Liles/Clark Wood Invitational, Louisville, KY
SP
19.27-Apr 12Tennessee Relays, Knoxville, TN
SP
18.80-Mar 30Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX
SP
19.52-Mar 23SIU Bill Cornell Spring Classic, Carbondale, IL
SP
19.40-Feb 24MVC Indoor Championships, Cedar Falls, IA (i)
weight-throw
19.69-Feb 23MVC Indoor Championships, Cedar Falls, IA (i)
SP
19.22-Feb 15Friday Night Special, Charleston, IL (i)
SP
18.71-Feb 8Bulldog Invite, Birmingham, AL (i)
SP
19.26-Feb 2Don DeNoon Invitational, Carbondale, IL (i)
SP
19.09-Jan 26Indiana University Relays, Bloomington, IN (i)
weight-throw
18.44-Jan 19John Gartland Invitational, Terre Haute, IN (i)
SP
18.04-Jan 19John Gartland Invitational, Terre Haute, IN (i)
SP
19.19-Jan 12Jim Green Invitational, Lexington, KY (i)

2018

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.60-Dec 8Carbondale Saluki Fast Start, Carbondale, IL (i)
SP
18.00-May 4Bloomington Billy Hayes Invitational, Bloomington, IN
SP
17.58-Mar 24Carbondale SIU Bill Cornell Spring Classic, Carbondale, IL
SP
19.14-Feb 25Cedar Falls MVC Indoor Championships, Cedar Falls, IA (i)
weight-throw
18.23-Feb 24Cedar Falls MVC Indoor Championships, Cedar Falls, IA (i)
SP
18.91-Feb 16Charleston EIU Friday Night Special, Charleston, IL (i)
SP
18.96-Feb 10Nashville Vanderbilt's Music City Challenge, Nashville, TN (i)
SP
18.35-Feb 3Carbondale Don DeNoon Invitational, Carbondale, IL (i)
weight-throw
18.41-Feb 2Carbondale Don DeNoon Invitational, Carbondale, IL (i)
weight-throw
18.06-Jan 27Bloomington Indiana University Relays, Bloomington, IN (i)
SP
18.68-Jan 26Bloomington Indiana University Relays, Bloomington, IN (i)
SP
17.79-Jan 20Nashville Vanderbilt Invitational, Nashville, TN (i)
weight-throw
17.70-Jan 13Champaign Illinois Open, Champaign, IL (i)
SP
18.20-Jan 13Champaign Illinois Open, Champaign, IL (i)

2017

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.58-Dec 9Carbondale Saluki Fast Start, Carbondale, IL (i)
SP
17.35-May 13Oxford OVC Championships, Oxford, AL
SP
16.65-May 5Madison Wisconsin Alumni Classic, Madison, WI
SP
15.72-Apr 28Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
SP
16.81-Apr 22Champaign Illinois Twilight, Champaign, IL
DT
44.97-Apr 15Macomb Lee Calhoun Memorial, Macomb, IL
SP
16.34-Apr 15Macomb Lee Calhoun Memorial, Macomb, IL
SP
17.15-Apr 8Normal Redbird Invitational, Normal, IL
DT
44.85-Apr 8Normal Redbird Invitational, Normal, IL
SP
16.33-Mar 31Charleston EIU Big Blue Classic, Charleston, IL
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Adam Kessler's Shot Put personal best?

Adam Kessler's Shot Put personal best is 19.91, set on May 15, 2021 in Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA), #668 on the all-time list.

Which events does Adam Kessler compete in?

Adam Kessler competes in the Shot Put.

How did Adam Kessler perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 19.91, set on May 15, 2021 in Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA). Last competition: U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR on Jun 18, 2021, 17.83.