Matt Dechant

Matt Dechant

United StatesUnited States
Born
Mar 27, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
Shot Put

Matt Dechant is a United States thrower, born on March 27, 1989. He competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.

His personal bests include 19.82 in the SP, 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.

Personal best · Shot Put19.82
#726 all-time
2016 season best19.56Apr 30, 2016 · Ashland, OH
2016 season best

As of Oct 28, 2026: Shot Put 19.82 (#726 all-time), 2016 season best 19.56 (Apr 30, 2016, Ashland, OH (USA)) · 37 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIndoorPA 201119.821,110 pts–
SP201119.821,110 pts#726
DTOH 201252.82929 pts–
HTMS 201154.26805 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016SP 19.56–Apr 30, 2016Ashland, OH (USA)
2015SP 19.74–Jun 4, 2015Ashland, OH (USA)
2014SP Indoor18.98–Jan 25, 2014Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
2014SP 18.98–Jan 25, 2014–
2013SP 19.00–Jun 11, 2013Toronto (CAN)
2012SP 19.57–Jun 9, 2012Des Moines, IA (USA)
2012weight-throw 21.57–Feb 17, 2012–
2012DT 52.82–Apr 21, 2012Oxford, OH (USA)
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Matt Dechant's Shot Put personal best is 19.82, set on Jan 29, 2011, #726 on the all-time list.

Matt Dechant competes in the Shot Put.

2016 season best: 19.56, set on Apr 30, 2016 in Ashland, OH (USA).