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Matt Dechant
USAMenBirth dateMar 27, 1989
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Matt Dechant is a United States thrower, born on March 27, 1989. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.
His personal bests include 19.82 in the SP, 52.82 in the DT and 54.26 in the HT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Age
37 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: Shot Put 19.82 (#732 all-time), 2016 season best 19.56 (Apr 30, 2016, Ashland, OH (USA)) · 37 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SP | 19.56 | - | Apr 30, 2016 | ↓ | Ashland, OH (USA) |
| 2015 | SP | 19.74 | - | Jun 4, 2015 | ↓ | Ashland, OH (USA) |
| 2014 | SP | 18.98 | - | Jan 25, 2014 | ↓ | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | SP | 19.00 | - | Jun 11, 2013 | ↓ | Toronto (CAN) |
| 2012 | SP | 19.57 | - | Jun 9, 2012 | ↓ | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2012 | weight-throw | 21.57 | - | Feb 17, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2012 | DT | 52.82 | - | Apr 21, 2012 | ↓ | Oxford, OH (USA) |
| 2011 | SP | 19.82 | - | Jan 29, 2011 | ↓ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | weight-throw | 20.51 | - | Feb 19, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2011 | DT | 50.95 | - | Apr 2, 2011 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2011 | HT | 54.26 | - | Mar 26, 2011 | - | Starkville, MS (USA) |
| 2010 | SP | 18.56 | - | Feb 19, 2010 | ↓ | Columbus, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | weight-throw | 19.88 | - | Feb 19, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | DT | 50.57 | - | May 1, 2010 | ↓ | Columbus, OH (USA) |
| 2009 | SP | 17.47 | - | Feb 20, 2009 | ↓ | Akron, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | SP | 16.36 | - | May 3, 2008 | ↓ | Columbus, OH (USA) |
2016
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 19.04 | - | Jul 1 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
SP | 19.25 | - | Jun 17 | Ashland Ohio Summer Series 2, Ashland, OH |
SP | 19.45 | - | Jun 16 | Ashland Ohio Summer Series 1, Ashland, OH |
SP | 19.21 | - | May 21 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ - Open Event |
SP | 19.39 | - | May 5 | Toledo Invitational, Toledo, OH |
SP | 19.56 | - | Apr 30 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH - Invitational Events |
SP | 19.19 | - | Apr 23 | Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH - Championship events |
SP | 19.01 | - | Apr 9 | Baton Rouge Battle on the Bayou, Baton Rouge, LA |
SP | 19.48 | - | Mar 12 | USA Indoor Championships |
SP | 18.91 | - | Mar 4 | Columbus Final Qualifier, Columbus, OH (i) |
SP | 18.62 | - | Feb 19 | Columbus Ohio State Tune-Up, Columbus, OH (i) |
SP | 18.59 | - | Feb 13 | Geneva SPIRE NCAA D-1 Indoor T&F Invitational, Geneva, OH (i) |
SP | 18.93 | - | Jan 16 | Lexington Kentucky Invitational, Lexington, KY (i) |
SP | 18.48 | - | Jan 8 | Columbus Ohio State University Opener, Columbus, OH (i) |
2015
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.85 | - | Jul 11 | Naperville Chicagoland Throw Series, Naperville, IL |
SP | 18.66 | - | Jun 28 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
SP | 19.74 | - | Jun 4 | Ashland, OH |
SP | 19.17 | - | May 23 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 18.89 | - | May 9 | Akron Campbell/Wright Invitational, Akron, OH |
SP | 18.77 | - | May 1 | Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH - Championship events |
SP | 17.81 | - | Apr 25 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH - Invitational Events |
SP | 18.12 | - | Apr 10 | Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN |
SP | 18.25 | - | Mar 21 | Myrtle Beach Shamrock Invitational, Myrtle Beach, SC |
SP | 18.25 | - | Mar 19 | Myrtle Beach Shamrock Invitational, Myrtle Beach, SC |
SP | 18.51 | - | Feb 28 | US Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
SP | 18.02 | - | Feb 20 | Columbus Buckeye Tune-Up, Columbus, OH (i) |
SP | 18.00 | - | Feb 14 | Geneva SPIRE NCAA Invitational, Geneva, OH (i) |
SP | 18.20 | - | Jan 30 | Findlay Open, Findlay, OH (i) - Elite Event |
SP | 17.49 | - | Jan 17 | Ann Arbor Simmons/Harvey Invitational, Ann Arbor, MI (i) |
SP | 18.22 | - | Jan 9 | Columbus Buckeye Invitational, Columbus, OH (i) |
2014
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.21 | - | Apr 19 | Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH |
SP | 18.30 | - | Apr 12 | Adrian Don Klienow Invitational, Adrian, MI |
SP | 18.60 | - | Apr 5 | Springfield Wittenberg Invitational, Springfield, OH |
SP | 18.85 | - | Feb 21 | Columbus Ohio State Tune-Up, Columbus, OH (i) |
SP | 17.80 | - | Feb 15 | Geneva SPIRE Div. I Invitational, Geneva, OH (i) |
SP | 18.45 | - | Feb 8 | Akron Invitational, Akron, OH (i) |
SP | 18.98 | - | Jan 25 | Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i) |
SP | 18.23 | - | Jan 10 | Columbus Buckeye Classic, Columbus, OH (i) |
2013
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.84 | - | Jun 29 | Edmonton International Track Classic, Edmonton |
SP | 19.00 | - | Jun 11 | Toronto International Track & Field Games, Toronto |
SP | 18.29 | - | May 18 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 18.51 | - | May 16 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
SP | 18.51 | - | May 4 | Akron Campbell/Wright Invitational, Akron, OH |
SP | 18.88 | - | Apr 27 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH |
SP | 18.29 | - | Apr 20 | Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH |
SP | 18.32 | - | Apr 12 | Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN |
SP | 17.92 | - | Feb 15 | Columbus Ohio State Tune-Up, Columbus, OH (i) |
SP | 18.01 | - | Feb 9 | Geneva SPIRE Invitational, Geneva, OH (i) |
SP | 18.09 | - | Jan 11 | Columbus Ohio State Invitational, Columbus, OH (i) |
2012
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP | 18.13 | - | Jun 23 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Matt Dechant's Shot Put personal best?
Matt Dechant's Shot Put personal best is 19.82, set on Jan 29, 2011 in University Park, PA (USA) (i), #732 on the all-time list.
Which events does Matt Dechant compete in?
Matt Dechant competes in the Shot Put.
How did Matt Dechant perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 19.56, set on Apr 30, 2016 in Ashland, OH (USA).