Karen Shump

Karen Shump

United StatesUnited States
Born
Aug 14, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
Shot Put · Discus Throw

Karen Shump is a United States thrower, born on August 14, 1989. She competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.

Her personal bests include 17.97 in the SP, 17.97 in the SP and 55.70 in the DT. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put17.97
#403 all-time
2016 season best10:23.75Apr 1, 2016
2016 season best
Personal best · Discus Throw55.70

As of Oct 28, 2026: Shot Put 17.97 (#403 all-time), Discus Throw 55.70, 2016 season best 10:23.75 (Apr 1, 2016) · 37 years old

NCAA all-time #48 in Shot Put

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIndoorOK 201117.971,081 pts–
SP201117.971,081 pts#403
DTTX 201055.70993 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20163000mSt 10:23.75–Apr 1, 2016–
2013DT 49.87–Apr 6, 2013Denton, TX (USA)
2012SP 16.79–Feb 25, 2012–
2012SP Indoor16.79–Feb 25, 2012College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2012DT 49.69–Mar 17, 2012Tulsa, OK (USA)
2011SP Indoor17.97–Feb 19, 2011Norman, OK (USA) (i)
2011SP 17.97–Feb 19, 2011–
2011DT 54.26–May 15, 2011Norman, OK (USA)
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Karen Shump's Shot Put personal best is 17.97, set on Feb 19, 2011, #403 on the all-time list.

Karen Shump competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

2016 season best: 10:23.75, set on Apr 1, 2016.