Jacob Cookinham

Birth dateJan 27, 2005

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Jacob Cookinham is a United States thrower, born on January 27, 2005. He competes primarily in the SP, ShotPut(6k and ShotPut(5k.

His personal bests include 19.59 in the SP, 19.05 in the ShotPut(6k and 19.36 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

Shot Put

19.59

#867 all-time

2026 season best

19.22

May 15, 2026 · Ed Weir Outdoor Track, Lincoln, NE (USA)

2026 season best

Last competition

NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Jun 10, 2026 · 19.17

NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Age

21 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Shot Put 19.59 (#867 all-time), 2026 season best 19.22 (May 15, 2026, Ed Weir Outdoor Track, Lincoln, NE (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 10, 2026, 19.17 · 21 years old

Personal bests

19.59

#867 all-time

ShotPut(6k

19.05

ShotPut(5k

19.36

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	SP	19.22	-	May 15, 2026	↓	Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025	SP	19.59	-	May 16, 2025	↓	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2024	SP	18.34	-	Dec 7, 2024	↓	Bob Timmons Challenge Invite, Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (i)
2024	ShotPut(6k	19.05	-	Jun 13, 2024	-	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2023	SP	17.37	-	Dec 2, 2023	↓	Bob Timmons Indoor Invite, Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (i)
2023	ShotPut(5k	19.36	-	Mar 12, 2023	↓	New Balance Nationals Indoor
2022	ShotPut(5k	19.27	-	Mar 12, 2022	↓	Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2021	ShotPut(5k	19.15	-	Aug 13, 2021	↓	Collegeville, PA (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
SP	19.17	-	Jun 10	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
SP	18.91	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
SP	19.22	-	May 17	Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
SP	19.22	-	May 15	Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
SP	19.00	-	Apr 17	Tom Jones Memorial
SP	17.90	-	Apr 11	Illini Deca-Jam
SP	17.90	-	Apr 9	Illini Deca-Jam
SP	18.52	-	Apr 4	Pepsi Florida Relays
SP	18.16	-	Feb 28	Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
SP	18.16	-	Feb 26	Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
SP	18.06	-	Jan 31	Razorback Invitational
SP	18.06	-	Jan 30	Razorback Invitational
SP	18.14	-	Jan 24	Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events
SP	18.14	-	Jan 22	Fighting Illini Challenge and Combined Events
SP	18.52	-	Jan 17	Hoosier Horsepower Classic
SP	18.52	-	Jan 16	Hoosier Horsepower Classic
SP	16.40	-	Jan 10	Illini Open

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
SP	18.70	-	Jun 12	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP	18.70	-	Jun 11	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP	18.93	-	May 28	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
SP	19.59	-	May 16	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
SP	18.71	-	May 3	Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
SP	18.01	-	Apr 26	Rock Chalk Classic
SP	18.41	-	Apr 19	Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
SP	18.34	-	Apr 4	John Jacobs Invitational, John Jacobs Track Complex, Norman, OK
SP	18.79	-	Mar 29	Battle on the Bayou

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
SP	18.34	-	Dec 7	Bob Timmons Challenge Invite, Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (i)
ShotPut(6k	19.05	-	Jun 13	USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - USA U20 Outdoor Championships
SP	17.53	-	Feb 24	Big 12 Indoor Championships
SP	17.53	-	Feb 23	Big 12 Indoor Championships
SP	18.21	-	Feb 16	Steve Miller Invitational
SP	17.57	-	Feb 10	Tyson Invitational
SP	17.57	-	Feb 9	Tyson Invitational
SP	17.88	-	Feb 3	Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
SP	17.88	-	Feb 2	Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
SP	17.92	-	Jan 12	Kansas-Kansas State-Wichita State Triangular

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
SP	17.37	-	Dec 2	Bob Timmons Indoor Invite, Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (i)
SP	17.15	-	Apr 15	Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
ShotPut(5k	19.36	-	Mar 12	New Balance Nationals Indoor

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
ShotPut(5k	18.73	-	Jun 19	Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship events
ShotPut(5k	19.27	-	Mar 12	Nike Indoor Nationals, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - Championship events

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
ShotPut(5k	19.15	-	Aug 13	PA Powerfest, Collegeville, PA - High School Events
ShotPut(5k	18.24	-	Jul 31	USATF National Junior Olympic Ch., University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL - U17 Events
ShotPut(5k	18.56	-	Jun 30	NSAF Nationals Outdoor Presented by Nike, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacob Cookinham's Shot Put personal best?

Jacob Cookinham's Shot Put personal best is 19.59, set on May 16, 2025 in Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA), #867 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jacob Cookinham compete in?

Jacob Cookinham competes in the Shot Put.

How did Jacob Cookinham perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 19.22, set on May 15, 2026 in Ed Weir Outdoor Track, Lincoln, NE (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 10, 2026, 19.17.

Jacob Cookinham

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

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2022

2021

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions