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Lance Brooks

Lance Brooks

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Birth dateJan 1, 1984
BirthplaceNew Berlin, United States
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Lance Brooks is an American discus thrower born on January 1, 1984, in New Berlin, Wisconsin. He is a national champion who competed at the 2012 London Olympics.

Brooks established himself as one of America's top discus throwers, winning the national championship title. His Olympic appearance at the 2012 Games represented the peak of his competitive career.

His success at the national level and Olympic qualification demonstrated his ability to compete among the world's elite discus throwers, contributing to the continued strength of American throwing events.

Key facts
Discus Throw
65.15
#279 all-time
2018 season best
49.76
Jun 1, 2018 · Chicago, IL (USA)
2018 season best
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 65.15 (#279 all-time), 2018 season best 49.76 (Jun 1, 2018, Chicago, IL (USA)) · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
DT
49.76-Jun 1, 2018
↑
Chicago, IL (USA)
2017
DT
50.70-Jun 2, 2017
↑
Coeur d'Alene (USA)
2016
DT
61.81-Apr 9, 2016
↑
Decatur, IL (USA)
2015
DT
61.00-Apr 11, 2015
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2014
DT
61.58-Jun 14, 2014
↑
Coeur d'Alene (USA)
2013
DT
64.02-Jul 20, 2013
↑
Claremont, CA (USA)
2012
DT
65.15-Jun 28, 2012
↑
Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2011
DT
64.38-Apr 29, 2011
↑
Maui (USA)
2010
DT
64.79-Jun 5, 2010
↑
Fort Collins, CO (USA)
2009
DT
59.97-Jun 26, 2009
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
2008
DT
62.14-May 10, 2008
↑
Modesto, CA (USA)
2007
DT
53.22-Mar 31, 2007
↑
Greeley, CO (USA)
2006
DT
57.85-May 11, 2006
↑
Naperville, IL (USA)
2005
DT
50.40-May 20, 2005
↑
Rock Island, IL (USA)

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
49.76-Jun 1Chicago Ironwood Throws Meet, Chicago, IL

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
50.70-Jun 2Coeur d'Alene Iron Wood Classic, Coeur d'Alene

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.50-Jul 8Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
DT
58.74-Jul 7Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
DT
61.45-May 15Claremont Field of Dreams, Claremont, CA
DT
58.54-May 6Lubbock Masked Raider Open, Lubbock, TX
DT
61.81-Apr 9Decatur Millikin University Big Blue Inv., Decatur, IL

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.04-May 23Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
DT
59.42-May 21Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
DT
56.69-May 9Kingston Jamaica International Invitational IWC, National Stadium, Kingston
DT
55.73-May 1Laramie Cowpoke Open, Laramie, WY
DT
56.98-Apr 25Fort Collins Jack Christiansen Invitational, Fort Collins, CO
DT
61.00-Apr 11Boulder Colorado Invitational, Boulder, CO

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.76-Jun 27USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
DT
61.58-Jun 14Coeur d'Alene Ben Plucknett Elite Throws Meet, Coeur d'Alene
DT
60.81-Jun 7Claremont Throws Meet, Claremont, CA
DT
60.25-May 24Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
DT
58.11-May 10Golden CSM Last Chance Qualifier, Golden, CO
DT
60.85-May 3Laramie Cowpoke Open, Laramie, WY
DT
59.11-Apr 12Boulder Colorado Invitational, Boulder, CO

2013

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.08-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
DT
59.08-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
DT
61.45-Jul 20Claremont Throws Meet, Claremont, CA
DT
64.02-Jul 20Claremont Throws Meet, Claremont, CA
DT
60.32-Jul 19Chula Vista Last Chance Qualifier, Chula Vista, CA
DT
61.25-Jul 17Chula Vista OTC Pre-World, Chula Vista, CA
DT
62.29-Jun 21Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
DT
63.45-Jun 14Portland, OR
DT
60.71-Jun 8Lisle Chicagoland Throwers Series, Lisle, IL
DT
60.89-Jun 1Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
DT
61.49-May 19Sao Paulo GP Internacional CAIXA, São Paulo
DT
59.45-May 16Uberlandia GP Caixa/Sesi de Atletismo, Uberlandia
DT
61.66-May 12Golden Mines Mothers Day Last Chance, Golden, CO
DT
57.96-May 4Kingston Jamaica International Invitational Track Meet, National Stadium, Kingston
DT
58.82-Apr 27Fort Collins Jack Christiansen Invitational, Fort Collins, CO
DT
60.29-Apr 25Lubbock Texas Tech Red Raider Open, Lubbock, TX
DT
59.68-Apr 13Boulder Colorado Invitational, Boulder, CO

2012

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.17-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
DT
62.96-Jul 28Hendon British Athletics League Premiership, Hendon - Invitational Events
DT
65.15-Jun 28Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
DT
64.80-Jun 25Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
DT
61.13-Jun 13Boulder Elite Throws, Boulder, CO
DT
60.00-Jun 9New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
DT
60.89-Jun 7Boulder All Comers Meet, Boulder, CO
DT
59.22-May 27San Mateo PAUSATF Ch., San Mateo, CA - Elite Event
DT
56.35-May 27San Mateo PAUSATF Ch., San Mateo, CA - Open Event
DT
58.80-May 19Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
DT
59.88-May 17Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
DT
64.61-May 5Wailuku Maui Discus Challenge, Wailuku, HI
DT
64.93-May 4Wailuku Maui Discus Challenge, Wailuku, HI
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Honours

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Des Moines USA Championships

Discus Throw

2013
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Eugene USA Championships

Discus Throw

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lance Brooks's Discus Throw personal best?

Lance Brooks's Discus Throw personal best is 65.15, set on Jun 28, 2012 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #279 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lance Brooks compete in?

Lance Brooks competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Lance Brooks perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 49.76, set on Jun 1, 2018 in Chicago, IL (USA).