Matthew Palchak

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Shot Put

Matthew Palchak is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.

His personal bests include 18.18 in the SP, 18.17 in the SP and 48.02 in the DT. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put18.17
2026 season best18.17Apr 11, 2026 · Military Academy Shea Stadium, West Point, NY
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 27, 2026 · 18.05
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put 18.17, 2026 season best 18.17 (Apr 11, 2026, Military Academy Shea Stadium, West Point, NY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 27, 2026, 18.05

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SPIndoorMA 202618.181,013 pts–#201
SPNY 2026United States Shot Put all-time list18.171,012 pts–#279
DTNJ 2026United States Discus Throw all-time list48.02841 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026weight-throw Indoor15.43–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026SP 18.17–Apr 11, 2026Star Meet - Army Navy Dual
2026SP Indoor18.18–Mar 1, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026DT 48.02–May 1, 2026Larry Ellis Invitational
2025SP 16.99–May 16, 2025IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025DT 44.63–Mar 22, 202546th Aztec Invitational & Distance Carnival, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
2024SP Indoor15.84–Dec 7, 2024Crowell Open, Army-Gillis FH, West Point, NY (i)
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Matthew Palchak's Shot Put personal best is 18.17, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Military Academy Shea Stadium, West Point, NY (USA).

Matthew Palchak competes in the Shot Put.

2026 season best: 18.17, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Military Academy Shea Stadium, West Point, NY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 27, 2026, 18.05.