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Kathy DIRKSEN
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Kathy DIRKSEN is a United States thrower. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.
Her personal bests include 13.49 in the SP, 37.80 in the DT and 53.30 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
As of Sep 17, 2026: Hammer Throw 53.30, Shot Put 13.49, 2014 season best 13.49 (Feb 24, 2014)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SP | 13.49 | - | Feb 24, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2014 | weight-throw | 17.69 | - | Feb 23, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | SP | 13.49 | - | Feb 24, 2013 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | weight-throw | 17.83 | - | Feb 9, 2013 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | HT | 48.88 | - | Apr 19, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | SP | 13.20 | - | Feb 17, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2012 | weight-throw | 18.41 | - | Mar 9, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2012 | DT | 37.80 | - | Apr 21, 2012 | - | Allendale Al Owens Classic, Allendale, MI |
| 2012 | HT | 53.30 | - | May 3, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2011 | SP | 13.04 | - | Dec 3, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2011 | weight-throw | 17.58 | - | Dec 2, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2011 | HT | 48.40 | - | Apr 29, 2011 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | weight-throw | 18.67 | - | Feb 26, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | HT | 50.75 | - | Apr 9, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | SP | 12.96 | - | Apr 11, 2009 | ↓ | - |
| 2009 | weight-throw | 16.70 | - | Dec 5, 2009 | ↓ | - |
2014
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 13.49 | - | Feb 24 | Allendale GLIAC Indoor Championships, Allendale, MI (i) |
weight-throw | 17.69 | - | Feb 23 | Allendale GLIAC Indoor Championships, Allendale, MI (i) |
2013
17 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 48.88 | - | Apr 19 | Norwalk Beach Invitational, Norwalk, CA |
HT | 47.17 | - | Apr 18 | Los Angeles CSULA Twilight, Los Angeles, CA |
SP | 12.34 | - | Apr 6 | East Lansing Spartan Invitational, East Lansing, MI |
HT | 48.77 | - | Apr 5 | East Lansing Spartan Invitational, East Lansing, MI |
weight-throw | 16.92 | - | Mar 7 | NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
SP | 13.49 | - | Feb 24 | Allendale GLIAC Indoor Championships, Allendale, MI (i) |
weight-throw | 17.69 | - | Feb 23 | Allendale GLIAC Indoor Championships, Allendale, MI (i) |
SP | 12.32 | - | Feb 15 | Allendale GVSU Tune-Up, Allendale, MI (i) |
weight-throw | 17.66 | - | Feb 15 | Allendale GVSU Tune-Up, Allendale, MI (i) |
SP | 13.03 | - | Feb 9 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event |
weight-throw | 17.83 | - | Feb 9 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event |
weight-throw | 17.32 | - | Feb 1 | Findlay Indoor Open, Findlay, OH (i) |
SP | 13.17 | - | Feb 1 | Findlay Indoor Open, Findlay, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 17.39 | - | Jan 26 | Allendale GVSU Quad Meet, Allendale, MI (i) |
SP | 13.14 | - | Jan 18 | Bloomington Gladstein Invitational, Bloomington, IN (i) |
SP | 13.06 | - | Jan 11 | Saginaw SVSU Open, Saginaw, MI (i) |
weight-throw | 16.94 | - | Jan 11 | Saginaw SVSU Open, Saginaw, MI (i) |
2012
22 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 13.15 | - | Dec 8 | Findlay Oiler Opener, Findlay, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 17.62 | - | Dec 7 | Findlay Oiler Opener, Findlay, OH (i) |
HT | 49.76 | - | May 11 | Allendale GVSU Last Chance Meet, Allendale, MI |
HT | 50.98 | - | May 9 | Grand Rapids Aquinas Twilight, Grand Rapids, MI |
HT | 53.30 | - | May 3 | Allendale GLIAC Ch., Allendale, MI |
DT | 36.78 | - | Apr 28 | Hillsdale Gina Relays, Hillsdale, MI |
HT | 45.70 | - | Apr 27 | Hillsdale Gina Relays, Hillsdale, MI |
SP | 12.76 | - | Apr 27 | Hillsdale Gina Relays, Hillsdale, MI |
SP | 12.76 | - | Apr 21 | Allendale Al Owens Classic, Allendale, MI |
DT | 37.80 | - | Apr 21 | Allendale Al Owens Classic, Allendale, MI |
HT | 52.74 | - | Apr 20 | Allendale Al Owens Classic, Allendale, MI |
HT | 49.71 | - | Apr 6 | Oxford Miami Invitational, Oxford, OH |
HT | 50.03 | - | Mar 24 | Nashville Vanderbilt Black and Gold, Nashville, TN |
weight-throw | 18.41 | - | Mar 9 | NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships, Mankato, MN (i) |
weight-throw | 18.41 | - | Feb 24 | Findlay GLIAC Indoor Championships, Findlay, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 17.06 | - | Feb 17 | Allendale GVSU Tune-Up, Allendale, MI (i) |
SP | 13.20 | - | Feb 17 | Allendale GVSU Tune-Up, Allendale, MI (i) |
weight-throw | 17.60 | - | Feb 11 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) |
SP | 12.74 | - | Feb 11 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) |
weight-throw | 18.01 | - | Feb 10 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) - Invitational Events |
weight-throw | 17.20 | - | Feb 4 | Geneva NCAA Div. II Team Challenge, Geneva, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 18.01 | - | Jan 28 | Bloomington Indiana Relays, Bloomington, IN (i) |
2011
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 13.04 | - | Dec 3 | Findlay Oiler Opener, Findlay, OH (i) |
weight-throw | 17.58 | - | Dec 2 | Findlay Oiler Opener, Findlay, OH (i) |
HT | 48.40 | - | Apr 29 | Hillsdale Gina Relays, Hillsdale, MI |
2010
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 47.51 | - | May 13 | Naperville Dr. Keeler Invitational, Naperville, IL |
HT | 49.56 | - | Apr 16 | West Lafayette Dave Rankin Invitational, West Lafayette, IN |
HT | 50.75 | - | Apr 9 | Oxford Miami Invitational, Oxford, OH |
weight-throw | 18.41 | - | Mar 12 | NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
weight-throw | 18.67 | - | Feb 26 | Allendale GLIAC Indoor Championships, Allendale, MI (i) |
weight-throw | 18.37 | - | Feb 19 | Allendale GVSU Grand Rapids Indoor Championships, Allendale, MI (i) |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Kathy DIRKSEN's Hammer Throw personal best?
Kathy DIRKSEN's Hammer Throw personal best is 53.30, set on May 3, 2012 in Allendale, MI (USA).
Which events does Kathy DIRKSEN compete in?
Kathy DIRKSEN competes in the Hammer Throw and Shot Put.
How did Kathy DIRKSEN perform in 2014?
2014 season best: 13.49, set on Feb 24, 2014.