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David Russell

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

His personal bests include 18.39 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.

Key facts
Shot Put
18.39
2026 season best
18.39
Mar 2, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
May 27, 2026 · 18.25
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Sep 25, 2026: Shot Put 18.39, 2026 season best 18.39 (Mar 2, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 18.25

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SPi
17.72m-Feb 20, 2026
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2026
SP
18.39-Mar 2, 2026
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Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
weight-throwi
19.52m-Feb 20, 2026
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2026
weight-throw
19.75-Mar 1, 2026
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Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
DT
53.28m-May 16, 2026
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Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA (USA)
2026
HT
56.54-May 1, 2026
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Musco Twilight
2025
weight-throw
16.51-Jan 25, 2025
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Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2025
SP
18.19-May 17, 2025
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Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
2025
DT
50.78-May 16, 2025
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Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
2025
HT
54.66-May 2, 2025
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Musco Twilight, Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA
2024
DT
51.39-May 3, 2024
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Wisconsin Alumni Classic

2026

26 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.25-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
DT
53.28m-May 162026 MVC Outdoor Championships
HT
56.53-May 8Cyclone Twilight
DT
DNS-May 8Cyclone Twilight
SP
18.28-May 8Cyclone Twilight
SP
17.61-May 2Musco Twilight
DT
51.07-May 2Musco Twilight
DT
51.07-May 1Musco Twilight
SP
17.61-May 1Musco Twilight
HT
56.54-May 1Musco Twilight
DT
50.74-Apr 10Jim Duncan Invitational
SP
17.39-Apr 10Jim Duncan Invitational
SP
18.39-Mar 2Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
SP
18.39-Mar 1Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
weight-throw
19.75-Mar 1Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
SP
17.72-Feb 20Iowa Open
weight-throw
19.52-Feb 20Iowa Open
SP
16.82-Feb 7Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
SP
16.82-Feb 6Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
weight-throw
18.84-Feb 6Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
weight-throw
18.73-Jan 23Larry Wieczorek Invitational
SP
17.64-Jan 23Larry Wieczorek Invitational
weight-throw
16.68-Jan 16Thane Baker Invitational
SP
17.63-Jan 16Thane Baker Invitational
SP
17.80-Jan 10Minnesota Open
weight-throw
19.61-Jan 10Minnesota Open

2025

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
weight-throw
18.72-Dec 13Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
SP
17.66-Dec 13Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
SP
17.26-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
SP
18.19-May 17Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
HT
54.65-May 17Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
SP
18.19-May 16Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
HT
54.65-May 16Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
DT
50.78-May 16Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
HT
54.66-May 3Musco Twilight, Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA
SP
18.07-May 3Musco Twilight, Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA
DT
47.11-May 3Musco Twilight, Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA
HT
54.66-May 2Musco Twilight, Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA
SP
17.66-Apr 25115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
SP
17.66-Apr 24115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
SP
17.42-Apr 19Gibson Invitational, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
HT
51.74-Apr 19Gibson Invitational, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
DT
49.33-Apr 18Gibson Invitational, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
SP
17.74-Apr 11Jim Duncan Invitational
SP
17.47-Mar 3Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
weight-throw
15.74-Mar 2Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
SP
17.47-Mar 2Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
SP
17.13-Feb 15Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
SP
16.40-Feb 1DeLoss Dodds Invitational, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i)
SP
16.40-Jan 31DeLoss Dodds Invitational, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i)
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is David Russell's Shot Put personal best?

David Russell's Shot Put personal best is 18.39, set on Mar 2, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).

Which events does David Russell compete in?

David Russell competes in the Shot Put.

How did David Russell perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 18.39, set on Mar 2, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, 2026, 18.25.