Joe Kovacs

Joe Kovacs, born June 28, 1989, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is an American shot putter whose personal best of 23.23 meters outdoors makes him the second best competitor of all time in the event.

He also holds a personal best of 22.05 meters indoors.

Kovacs has been a dominant force on the global stage, winning gold medals at the 2015 and 2019 World Championships. He has also collected an impressive array of Olympic silver medals at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Summer Games, as well as a silver at the 2017 World Championships, establishing himself as one of the most consistent shot putters in history.