Yianni Papanikolas

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Shot Put

Yianni Papanikolas is a United States thrower. He competes primarily in the SP, SP and DiscusThro.

His personal bests include 16.11 in the SP, 16.11 in the SP, 48.78 in the DiscusThro and 16.60 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Shot Put16.11
2026 season best16.11Jan 24, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA
2026 season best
Last competitionBig East Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 15.52
Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put 16.11, 2026 season best 16.11 (Jan 24, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 15.52

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SPIndoorPA 202616.11890 pts––
SPPA 2026United States Shot Put all-time list16.11890 pts–#979
DiscusThroPA 202448.78––
ShotPut(5kIndoorMA 202516.60––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP Indoor15.63–Feb 28, 2026Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026SP 16.11–Jan 24, 2026Penn Elite
2025ShotPut(5k Indoor16.60–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
2024DiscusThro 48.78–Jun 14, 2024New Balance Nationals Outdoors, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events
FAQ

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Yianni Papanikolas's Shot Put personal best is 16.11, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Yianni Papanikolas competes in the Shot Put.

2026 season best: 16.11, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 15.52.