Tara Koonce

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Events
Hammer Throw

Tara Koonce is a United States thrower. She competes primarily in the SP and HT.

Her personal bests include 12.66 in the SP and 56.48 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Hammer Throw56.48
2026 season best49.92Apr 10, 2026
2026 season best
Last competitionCrimson Tide InvitationalApr 10, 2026 · 49.92
Crimson Tide Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: Hammer Throw 56.48, 2026 season best 49.92 (Apr 10, 2026) · Last competition: Crimson Tide Invitational, Apr 10, 2026, 49.92

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPWA 2022United States Shot Put all-time list12.66751 pts–
HTCA 2023United States Hammer Throw all-time list56.48876 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HT 49.92–Apr 10, 2026Crimson Tide Invitational
2025HT 54.77–May 21, 2025NAIA National Championships
2023HT 56.48–May 13, 2023Pac 12 Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA
2022SP 12.66–Apr 22, 2022Washington University Mooberry& TF Complex, Pullman, WA (USA)
2022weight-throw 14.35–Jan 15, 2022–
2022HT 54.97–Mar 19, 2022Puryear Field at the Pine Bowl/Boppell Track, Spokane, WA (USA)
2021weight-throw 14.90–Jan 29, 2021–
2021HT 51.04–Apr 30, 2021Puryear Field at the Pine Bowl/Boppell Track, Spokane, WA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tara Koonce's Hammer Throw personal best is 56.48, set on May 13, 2023 in Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA).

Tara Koonce competes in the Hammer Throw.

2026 season best: 49.92, set on Apr 10, 2026. Last competition: Crimson Tide Invitational on Apr 10, 2026, 49.92.