David Russell

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Events
Shot Put

David Russell is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.

His personal bests include 18.39 in the SP, 18.28 in the SP, 51.39 in the DT and 56.54 in the HT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put18.28
2026 season best18.28May 8, 2026 · Bill and Karen Bergan outdoor track,Cyclone Sports Complex, Ames, IA
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 27, 2026 · 18.25
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put 18.28, 2026 season best 18.28 (May 8, 2026, Bill and Karen Bergan outdoor track,Cyclone Sports Complex, Ames, IA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 18.25

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SPIndoorIN 202618.391,025 pts–#166
SPIA 2026United States Shot Put all-time list18.281,019 pts–#265
DTWI 2024United States Discus Throw all-time list51.39903 pts–#514
HTIA 2026United States Hammer Throw all-time list56.54840 pts–#953

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP 18.28–May 8, 2026Cyclone Twilight
2026SP Indoor18.39–Mar 2, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026weight-throw 19.61–Jan 10, 2026Minnesota Open
2026weight-throw Indoor19.75–Mar 1, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026DT 53.28m–May 16, 2026Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA (USA)
2026HT 56.54–May 1, 2026Musco Twilight
2025weight-throw Indoor16.51–Jan 25, 2025Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2025SP 18.19–May 17, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
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David Russell's Shot Put personal best is 18.28, set on May 8, 2026 in Bill and Karen Bergan outdoor track,Cyclone Sports Complex, Ames, IA (USA).

David Russell competes in the Shot Put.

2026 season best: 18.28, set on May 8, 2026 in Bill and Karen Bergan outdoor track,Cyclone Sports Complex, Ames, IA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, 2026, 18.25.