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Matthew Rusch

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Birth dateJun 23, 2005
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Matthew Rusch is a United States thrower, born on June 23, 2005. He competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.

His personal bests include 17.25 in the SP, 17.06 in the SP, 48.88 in the DT, 56.90 in the DiscusThro and 19.08 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Shot Put
17.06
2026 season best
17.04
May 2, 2026 · Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
May 16, 2026 · 48.88
Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
Age
21 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: Shot Put 17.06, 2026 season best 17.04 (May 2, 2026, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)) · Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ, May 16, 2026, 48.88 · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

SPi
17.25
17.06
48.88
DiscusThro
56.90
ShotPut(5k
19.08

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SP
17.04-May 2, 2026
↓
Jim Green Invitational
2026
SPi
17.25-Feb 28, 2026
↓
Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026
DT
48.88-May 16, 2026
↓
Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2025
SP
17.06-Apr 5, 2025
↓
Oliver Nikoloff Invitational
2025
SPi
17.19-Jan 10, 2025
↓
UK Rod McCravy Memorial, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2025
DT
46.24-Apr 19, 2025
↓
Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
2024
ShotPut(5k
19.08-Jun 14, 2024
↓
Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
2024
DiscusThro
56.90-Jun 14, 2024
↓
Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
2022
ShotPut(5k
17.27-Jun 4, 2022
↓
Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI (USA)
2022
DiscusThro
46.20-Jul 28, 2022
↓
Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA (USA)

2026

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
48.88-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
SP
16.96-May 15Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
DT
48.88-May 14Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
SP
16.96-May 14Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
DT
48.03-May 2Jim Green Invitational
SP
17.04-May 2Jim Green Invitational
DT
45.20-Apr 25Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open
SP
16.85-Apr 24Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open
SP
15.95-Apr 17Tom Jones Memorial
SP
15.95-Apr 16Tom Jones Memorial
DT
47.10-Apr 4Oliver Nikoloff Invitational
SP
16.93-Apr 4Oliver Nikoloff Invitational
DT
43.04-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
SP
NM-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
SPi
17.25-Feb 28Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
SPi
16.80-Feb 14Indoor Music City Challenge
SP
16.17-Jan 31PNC Lenny Lyles Open
SP
16.17-Jan 30PNC Lenny Lyles Open
SP
16.35-Jan 17Indiana Invitational
SP
16.35-Jan 16Indiana Invitational
SP
15.88-Jan 10UK Rod McCravy Memorial
SP
15.88-Jan 9UK Rod McCravy Memorial

2025

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SPi
16.55-Dec 12Indiana Early Bird
SP
15.50-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
SP
16.12-May 3Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
SP
15.86-Apr 25Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY
DT
46.24-Apr 19Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
SP
15.60-Apr 19Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
DT
46.24-Apr 18Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
SP
17.06-Apr 5Oliver Nikoloff Invitational
SPi
17.08-Mar 1Big 12 Indoor Championships
SPi
16.90-Feb 15Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
SPi
16.96-Feb 8Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational
SPi
16.96-Feb 7Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational
SPi
16.65-Jan 25Crossroads of America Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SPi
16.65-Jan 24Crossroads of America Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
SPi
17.19-Jan 10UK Rod McCravy Memorial, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DiscusThro
46.20-Jul 28USATF National Junior Olympics, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA
ShotPut(5k
16.36-Jul 27USATF National Junior Olympics, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA
ShotPut(5k
17.27-Jun 4WIAA State Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI - High School Div. I

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Rusch's Shot Put personal best?

Matthew Rusch's Shot Put personal best is 17.06, set on Apr 5, 2025 in Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH (USA).

Which events does Matthew Rusch compete in?

Matthew Rusch competes in the Shot Put.

How did Matthew Rusch perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 17.04, set on May 2, 2026 in Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA). Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ on May 16, 2026, 48.88.