Chris Ward

Chris Ward

United StatesUnited States
Events
Shot Put · Discus Throw

Chris Ward is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.

His personal bests include 18.18 in the SP, 54.44 in the DT, 30.80 in the JT, 16.40 in the ShotPut(5k and 16.40 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put18.18
2025 season best16.78May 16, 2025 · Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2025 season best
Personal best · Discus Throw54.44
Last competitionBig 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KSMay 17, 2025 · 51.91
Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS

As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put 18.18, Discus Throw 54.44, 2025 season best 16.78 (May 16, 2025, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA)) · Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS, May 17, 2025, 51.91

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPNC 2024United States Shot Put all-time list18.181,013 pts–
DTNC 2024United States Discus Throw all-time list54.44959 pts–
JTCT 2022United States Javelin Throw all-time list30.80408 pts–
ShotPut(5kIndoorOH 202016.40–
ShotPut(5k202016.40–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025SP 16.78–May 16, 2025Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2025SP Indoor16.98–Feb 15, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
2025DT 51.91–May 17, 2025Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2024SP 18.18–Apr 19, 2024Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2024DT 54.44–Apr 19, 2024Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2023SP 16.74–Apr 29, 2023Texas Invitational
2023DT 47.99–Apr 29, 2023Texas Invitational
2022weight-throw 14.62–Dec 10, 2022–
FAQ

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Chris Ward's Shot Put personal best is 18.18, set on Apr 19, 2024 in Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA).

Chris Ward competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

2025 season best: 16.78, set on May 16, 2025 in Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA). Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS on May 17, 2025, 51.91.