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Tia Brooks-Wannemacher

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Tia Brooks-Wannemacher

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Birth dateAug 2, 1990
BirthplaceSaginaw, United States
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Tia Ra'shone Brooks (August 2, 1990) is an American shot putter In 2011, she placed second in the shot put at both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships.

In 2012, she won both events before competing at the US Olympic Trials At the Trials, she placed third in the shot put and qualified to represent the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics She placed 19th at the Olympics.

Also in 2012, she was a Bowerman Award semifinalist She is the American collegiate record holder indoors with her personal record of 19 22 m (63 ft 1⁄2 in).

Key facts
Shot Put
19.73
#109 all-time
2018 season best
17.22
May 19, 2018 · Tucson, AZ (USA)
2018 season best
Last competition
Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
Jun 24, 2018 · 17.07
Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: Shot Put 19.73 (#109 all-time), 2018 season best 17.22 (May 19, 2018, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · Last competition: Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA, Jun 24, 2018, 17.07 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
SP
17.22-May 19, 2018
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Tucson, AZ (USA)
2016
SP
19.73-Jun 5, 2016
↓
Birmingham British Athletics GP, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
2015
SP
19.00-Sep 13, 2015
↓
Bad Köstritz (GER)
2014
SP
18.83-Jun 25, 2014
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2013
SP
19.22-Mar 9, 2013
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2012
SP
19.00-Mar 10, 2012
↓
Nampa, ID (USA) (i)
2011
SP
18.00-Jun 11, 2011
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2010
SP
17.37-Jun 26, 2010
↓
Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)
2009
SP
14.13-Feb 7, 2009
↓
Norman, OK (USA) (i)
2008
SP
14.48-Jun 22, 2008
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Columbus, OH (USA)
2008
DT
43.71-Jun 20, 2008-Columbus, OH (USA)

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.07-Jun 24Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
SP
16.67-Jun 9Kingston JN Racers Grand Prix, Kingston
SP
17.22-May 19Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ

2016

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.73-Jul 18Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
SP
19.13-Jul 15Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.94-Jul 7Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
19.06-Jul 7Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
19.35-Jun 18Chula Vista CVOTC HP Last Chance Oly Qualifier, Chula Vista, CA
SP
19.73-Jun 5Birmingham British Athletics GP, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.24-Jun 2Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
SP
19.48-May 6Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
SP
19.37-Apr 29Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
SP
18.84-Apr 23La Jolla Triton invitational, La Jolla, CA - Invitational Events
SP
19.37-Apr 21Chula Vista Throws/Vault, Chula Vista, CA
SP
18.92-Apr 9Los Angeles Rafer Johnson-Jackie Joyner Kersee Inv., Los Angeles, CA

2015

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.00-Sep 13Bad Köstritz Werfertag, Bad Köstritz
SP
18.31-Sep 6Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
SP
18.14-Sep 3Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
SP
17.71-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
SP
17.71-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
SP
16.95-Jul 7Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
SP
17.22-Jul 4Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.93-Jun 25Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
SP
18.54-Jun 11Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.67-Jun 7Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events
SP
18.42-May 23Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
18.66-May 17Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.65-May 9Los Angeles Occidental Invitational, Los Angeles, CA
SP
18.72-Apr 25San Diego Triton Invitational, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events
SP
18.69-Apr 23Chula Vista OTC-CV Elite, Chula Vista, CA
SP
18.49-Apr 11Los Angeles Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational, Los Angeles, CA

2014

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.49-Aug 24Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.78-Jul 31Chula Vista USATF Throws Initiative Test Meet, Chula Vista, CA
SP
18.10-Jul 31Chula Vista USATF Throws Initiative Test Meet, Chula Vista, CA
SP
18.63-Jul 20London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, London
SP
18.49-Jul 12Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
SP
17.17-Jul 7Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois
SP
17.58-Jun 25USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
SP
18.83-Jun 25USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
SP
17.76-Jun 14New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events
SP
18.50-Jun 7Los Angeles Jim Bush Invitational, Los Angeles, CA
SP
17.43-May 21Beijing IAAF World Challenge, Beijing
SP
18.06-May 9Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.50-Apr 26La Jolla UCSD Triton Invitational, La Jolla, CA - Invitational Events
SP
17.86-Apr 24Chula Vista HP/OTC Series, Chula Vista, CA
SP
18.06-Apr 11Mesa Classic, Mesa, AZ - Invitational Events
SP
17.62-Feb 23US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
SP
17.88-Feb 8Albuquerque New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Albuquerque, NM (i)
SP
18.51-Feb 1Seattle Washington Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.20-Aug 29Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Promotional Events
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Honours

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Doha IAAF Diamond League

Shot Put

2016
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Birmingham British Athletics GP

Shot Put

2016
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IAAF World Championships

Shot Put

2013
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Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships

Shot Put

2013
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2013
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Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships

Shot Put

2012
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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tia Brooks-Wannemacher's Shot Put personal best?

Tia Brooks-Wannemacher's Shot Put personal best is 19.73, set on Jun 5, 2016 in Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR), #109 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tia Brooks-Wannemacher compete in?

Tia Brooks-Wannemacher competes in the Shot Put.

How did Tia Brooks-Wannemacher perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 17.22, set on May 19, 2018 in Tucson, AZ (USA). Last competition: Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA on Jun 24, 2018, 17.07.