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Rudy Winkler
United StatesActive- Born
- Dec 6, 1994 (31 years old)
- Events
- Hammer Throw
Rudy Winkler is a United States thrower, born on December 6, 1994. He competes primarily in the DT, HT and DiscusThro.
His personal bests include 51.47 in the DT, 83.16 in the HT, 53.46 in the DiscusThro, 75.90 in the HammerThro and 15.40 in the ShotPut(5k. He has earned 8 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Hammer Throw83.16
2026 season best81.12Jul 3, 2026 · Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
National record83.16Hammer Throw
Last competitionWorld Athletics Ultimate ChampionshipSep 11, 2026 · 75.86
As of Oct 31, 2026: Hammer Throw 83.16 (#19 all-time), 2026 season best 81.12 (Jul 3, 2026, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Sep 11, 2026, 75.86 · National record (Hammer Throw) · 31 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HT | 81.12 | – | Jul 3, 2026 | Prefontaine Classic |
| 2025 | weight-throw Indoor | 22.90 | – | Feb 22, 2025 | USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | HT | 83.16 | – | Jul 5, 2025 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
| 2024 | HT | 78.89 | – | Jun 30, 2024 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials |
| 2023 | weight-throw Indoor | 24.04 | – | Feb 9, 2023 | Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Indoor Meeting |
| 2023 | HT | 80.88 | – | May 20, 2023 | USATF Throws Festival - Tucson Elite Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
| 2022 | weight-throw Indoor | 24.09 | – | Jan 27, 2022 | Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2022 | HT | 79.11 | – | Apr 16, 2022 | USATF Golden Games |