Ethan Richter

Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
Shot Put

Ethan Richter is a United States thrower, born on January 1, 2003. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.

His personal bests include 18.06 in the SP, 48.81 in the DT, 46.20 in the DiscusThro, 15.63 in the ShotPut(6k and 15.44 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put18.06
2026 season best17.90Jan 31, 2026 · Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA
Last competitionACC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 17.77

As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put 18.06, 2026 season best 17.90 (Jan 31, 2026, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 17.77 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SPNC 2025United States Shot Put all-time list18.061,005 pts–#359
DiscusThroIN 202046.20––
ShotPut(6kIL 202015.63––
ShotPut(5kIN 202015.44––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP Indoor17.62–Feb 13, 2026Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2026SP 17.90–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
2025SP 18.06–May 4, 2025Duke Twilight, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
2024SP 16.84–Apr 13, 2024Duke Invitational
2024DT 47.16–Apr 12, 2024Duke Invitational
2023SP 17.33–Apr 7, 2023Cameron Burrell Alumni Invitational, Carl Lewis TF and Soccer Complex, Houston, TX
2023DT 48.81–Mar 24, 2023FSU Relays
2022SP 17.14–Apr 16, 2022Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ethan Richter's Shot Put personal best is 18.06, set on May 4, 2025 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA).

Ethan Richter competes in the Shot Put.

2026 season best: 17.90, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA). Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 17.77.