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Cooper FOLKESTAD

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Cooper FOLKESTAD is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP and DT.

His personal bests include 18.57 in the SP and 52.56 in the DT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Shot Put
18.57
2026 season best
19.26m
Apr 11, 2026 · Shelly Ellig Indoor T&F Facility, Fargo, ND (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 21, 2026 · 18.74
NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Sep 14, 2026: Shot Put 18.57, 2026 season best 19.26m (Apr 11, 2026, Shelly Ellig Indoor T&F Facility, Fargo, ND (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 21, 2026, 18.74

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SPi
18.54m-Feb 26, 2026
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2026
SP
19.26m-Apr 11, 2026
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Shelly Ellig Indoor T&F Facility, Fargo, ND (USA) (i)
2026
DT
55.25m-Apr 2, 2026
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2025
SP
17.86-Mar 15, 2025
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NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Golisano Training Center, Rochester, NY (i)
2025
DT
52.56-Apr 25, 2025
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115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
2024
SP
16.43-Mar 9, 2024
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NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
2024
DT
43.05-May 23, 2024
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NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC
2022
weight-throw
15.97-Feb 25, 2022
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2022
SP
16.49-Mar 5, 2022
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Wartburg Col. Hoover FH & Ind. Track, Waverly, IA (USA) (i)
2021
SP
15.97-Mar 6, 2021
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College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN (USA) (i)
2021
weight-throw
16.03-Dec 3, 2021
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2021
DT
43.88-Apr 2, 2021
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Schlanser Track Complex, Fargo, ND (USA)

2026

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.74-May 21NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships
SP
18.31m-May 2Cobb Open
SP
18.23m-Apr 30MIAC Outdoor Championship
DT
47.85m-Apr 30MIAC Outdoor Championship
SP
18.89m-Apr 22116th Drake Relays
DT
47.75m-Apr 22116th Drake Relays
DT
50.38m-Apr 11NDSU Spring Classic
SP
19.26m-Apr 11NDSU Spring Classic
DT
55.25m-Apr 2Embry-Riddle Running Elements - college and open
SP
18.31m-Apr 2Embry-Riddle Running Elements - college and open
SP
17.90-Mar 13NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships
SPi
17.90m-Mar 13NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships
SPi
18.54m-Feb 26MIAC Indoor Conference Championship
SPi
18.29m-Feb 20UND Tune Up
SPi
18.02m-Feb 14CSB / SJU Valentine’s Day Open
SP
18.57-Feb 7Bison Open
SP
18.57-Feb 6Bison Open
SPi
16.92m-Jan 30UND Open and Multi
SPi
16.78m-Jan 24Cobber Open

2025

27 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SPi
17.12m-Dec 11NDSU Alumni Classic
SP
17.41-May 23NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH
DT
42.21-May 22NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH
SP
17.41-May 22NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH
DT
49.44-May 15UW-La Crosse NCAA Outdoor Final Qualifier
SP
16.37-May 15UW-La Crosse NCAA Outdoor Final Qualifier
DT
49.44m-May 14UWL Final Qualifier
SP
16.37m-May 14UWL Final Qualifier
DT
47.99m-May 9MIAC Outdoor Championships
DT
50.04m-May 3Cobber Open
SP
18.62m-May 3Cobber Open
DT
52.56-Apr 25115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
SP
17.85-Apr 25115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
SP
17.85-Apr 23115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
DT
52.56-Apr 23115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
DT
48.34m-Apr 17CSB/SJU Easter Track Meet
SP
18.36m-Apr 17CSB/SJU Easter Track Meet
HT
49.76m-Apr 17CSB/SJU Easter Track Meet
SP
17.06m-Apr 11NDSU Spring Classic
SP
16.44m-Mar 28CSB/SJU Optimistic Meet
SP
17.86-Mar 15NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Golisano Training Center, Rochester, NY (i)
SP
17.86-Mar 14NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Golisano Training Center, Rochester, NY (i)
SPi
16.96m-Feb 27MIAC Indoor Championships
SPi
16.27m-Feb 21UND Tune Up
SPi
16.45m-Feb 15CSB / SJU Invitational
SPi
16.10m-Feb 7Bison Open
SPi
15.85m-Jan 25Cobber Indoor Open

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SPi
16.28m-Dec 13Dakota Alumni Classic
DT
43.05-May 23NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC
SP
NM-May 23NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC
SP
17.07m-May 10MIAC Outdoor Championships
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cooper FOLKESTAD's Shot Put personal best?

Cooper FOLKESTAD's Shot Put personal best is 18.57, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Shelly Ellig Indoor T&F Facility, Fargo, ND (USA) (i).

Which events does Cooper FOLKESTAD compete in?

Cooper FOLKESTAD competes in the Shot Put.

How did Cooper FOLKESTAD perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 19.26m, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Shelly Ellig Indoor T&F Facility, Fargo, ND (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 21, 2026, 18.74.