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Ben Ludtke
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Ben Ludtke is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the HT.
His personal bests include 61.93 in the HT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Hammer Throw
61.93
As of Sep 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 61.93, 2018 season best 17.19 (Jan 13, 2018)
PB
Personal bests
61.93
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | weight-throw | 17.19 | - | Jan 13, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2016 | weight-throw | 17.35 | - | Jan 16, 2016 | ↑ | - |
| 2016 | HT | 54.94 | - | Apr 30, 2016 | ↑ | Beloit, WI (USA) |
| 2015 | HT | 57.17 | - | May 15, 2015 | ↑ | Rock Island, IL (USA) |
| 2012 | weight-throw | 20.24 | - | Jan 27, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | HT | 61.93 | - | May 18, 2012 | ↑ | Oshkosh, WI (USA) |
| 2011 | weight-throw | 19.33 | - | Mar 11, 2011 | ↑ | - |
| 2011 | HT | 57.07 | - | May 20, 2011 | ↑ | Oshkosh, WI (USA) |
| 2010 | weight-throw | 19.65 | - | Feb 26, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | HT | 57.87 | - | May 14, 2010 | ↑ | La Crosse, WI (USA) |
2018
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
weight-throw | 17.19 | - | Jan 13 | Oshkosh UW Tri-Alumni, Oshkosh, WI (i) |
2016
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 54.94 | - | Apr 30 | Beloit Relays, Beloit, WI |
weight-throw | 17.35 | - | Jan 16 | Kenosha Private College Invite, Kenosha, WI (i) |
2015
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 57.17 | - | May 15 | Rock Island Twilight Meet, Rock Island, IL |
HT | 56.73 | - | Apr 3 | Whitewater Rex Foster Invitational, Whitewater, WI |
2012
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 60.78 | - | May 25 | Claremont NCAA Div. III Ch., Claremont, CA |
HT | 61.93 | - | May 18 | Oshkosh UW-Oshkosh Final Qualifier, Oshkosh, WI |
HT | 59.90 | - | May 11 | La Crosse Eagle Open, La Crosse, WI |
HT | 58.90 | - | Apr 7 | Oshkosh UWO Open, Oshkosh, WI |
HT | 60.02 | - | Mar 30 | Naperville NCC First Chance Invitational, Naperville, IL |
weight-throw | 19.92 | - | Mar 9 | NCAA Div. III Indoor Championships, Grinnell, IA (i) |
weight-throw | 20.12 | - | Mar 2 | Madison NCAA Qualifier, Madison, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 20.10 | - | Feb 25 | Menomonie WIAC Indoor Championships, Menomonie, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 19.94 | - | Feb 17 | Stevens Point Eastbay Pointer Invitational, Stevens Point, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 19.14 | - | Feb 10 | Whitewater The WIAC Quad, Whitewater, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 19.81 | - | Feb 3 | Whitewater Leonard Squig Invitational/Warhawk Classic, Whitewater, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 20.24 | - | Jan 27 | Oshkosh Open, Oshkosh, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 19.52 | - | Jan 20 | Napervile North Central Cardinal Opener, Naperville, IL (i) |
weight-throw | 18.62 | - | Jan 14 | Oshkosh Dual Meet, Oshkosh, WI (i) |
2011
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 55.89 | - | May 27 | Delaware NCAA Division III Ch., Delaware, OH |
HT | 57.07 | - | May 20 | Oshkosh UWO Last Chance, Oshkosh, WI |
HT | 56.65 | - | Apr 9 | Platteville UWP Invitational, Platteville, WI |
HT | 53.06 | - | Apr 2 | Waukesha Carroll University Invitational, Waukesha, WI |
weight-throw | 19.33 | - | Mar 11 | NCAA Div. III Indoor Championships, Columbus, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 18.91 | - | Feb 19 | Stevens Point Eastbay/Pointer Invitational, Stevens Point, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 18.48 | - | Feb 12 | Platteville UWP Invitational, Platteville, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 17.92 | - | Feb 4 | Whitewater Leonard "Squig" Converse Invitational, Whitewater, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 18.33 | - | Jan 28 | Kenosha Tadd Metzger Invitational, Kenosha, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 18.22 | - | Jan 21 | Naperville Cardinal Opener, Naperville, IL (i) |
weight-throw | 18.29 | - | Jan 15 | Chicago Oshkosh vs Chicago Dual, Chicago, IL (i) |
2010
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 53.86 | - | May 27 | Berea NCAA Div. III Ch., Berea, OH |
HT | 57.87 | - | May 14 | La Crosse UWL Eagle Open, La Crosse, WI |
weight-throw | 17.82 | - | Mar 12 | NCAA Div. III Indoor Championships, Greencastle, IN (i) |
weight-throw | 18.88 | - | Mar 6 | Stevens Point Pointer Qualifier Last Chance, Stevens Point, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 19.65 | - | Feb 26 | Platteville WIAC Indoor Championships, Platteville, WI (i) |
weight-throw | 18.14 | - | Feb 13 | Platteville UW Invitational |
weight-throw | 17.45 | - | Feb 5 | Whitewater Squig Converse Invitational, Whitewater, WI (i) |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Ben Ludtke's Hammer Throw personal best?
Ben Ludtke's Hammer Throw personal best is 61.93, set on May 18, 2012 in Oshkosh, WI (USA).
Which events does Ben Ludtke compete in?
Ben Ludtke competes in the Hammer Throw.
How did Ben Ludtke perform in 2018?
2018 season best: 17.19, set on Jan 13, 2018.