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Best United States Shot Put Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top United States athletes in the Shot Put, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Crouser | 23.56 | May 27, 2023 | |
| 2 | Joe Kovacs | 23.23 | Sep 7, 2022 | |
| 3 | Randy Barnes | 23.12 | May 20, 1990 | |
| 4 | Brian Oldfield | 22.86 | May 10, 1975 | |
| 5 | Kevin Toth | 22.67 | Apr 19, 2003 | |
| 6 | Payton Otterdahl | 22.59 | Apr 24, 2024 | |
| 7 | Christian Cantwell | 22.54 | Jun 5, 2004 | |
| 8 | John Brenner | 22.52 | Apr 26, 1987 | |
| 9 | Adam Nelson | 22.51 | May 18, 2002 | |
| 10 | Josh Awotunde | 22.47 | Aug 3, 2025 | |
| 11 | Darrell Hill | 22.44 | Aug 31, 2017 | |
| 12 | Reese Hoffa | 22.43 | Aug 3, 2007 | |
| 13 | Adrian Piperi | 22.29 | Aug 3, 2025 | |
| 14 | Ryan Whiting | 22.28 | May 10, 2013 | |
| 15 | Jordan Geist | 22.25 | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| 16 | John Godina | 22.20 | May 22, 2005 | |
| 17 | Roger Steen | 22.11 | Jul 5, 2025 | |
| 18 | Cory Martin | 22.10 | May 22, 2010 | |
| 19 | Chukwuebuka Cornnell Enekwechi | 22.10 | Jul 5, 2025 | |
| 20 | Dave Laut | 22.02 | Aug 25, 1982 | |
| 21 | George Woods | 22.02 | Feb 8, 1974 | |
| 22 | Gregg Tafralis | 21.98 | Jun 13, 1992 | |
| 23 | C.J. C.J. Hunter | 21.86 | Jun 17, 2000 | |
| 24 | Turner Washington | 21.85 | Feb 13, 2021 | |
| 25 | Terry Albritton | 21.85 | Feb 21, 1976 | |
| 26 | Al Feuerbach | 21.82 | May 5, 1973 | |
| 27 | Andy Bloom | 21.82 | Oct 5, 2000 | |
| 28 | Daniel Taylor | 21.78 | May 23, 2009 | |
| 29 | Randy Matson | 21.78 | Apr 22, 1967 | |
| 30 | Mike Stulce | 21.77 | Feb 13, 1993 | |
| 31 | Michael Carter | 21.76 | Jun 2, 1984 | |
| 32 | August Wolf | 21.73 | Apr 12, 1984 | |
| 33 | Curtis Jensen | 21.63 | Jul 8, 2018 | |
| 34 | Jonathan Jones | 21.63 | Jul 13, 2019 | |
| 35 | Kevin Akins | 21.61 | May 14, 1983 | |
| 36 | Kurt Roberts | 21.57 | Feb 14, 2016 | |
| 37 | Jim Doehring | 21.57 | Jun 10, 1989 | |
| 38 | Daniel Mcarthur | 21.51 | Feb 26, 2022 | |
| 39 | Jordan Clarke | 21.49 | Jun 28, 2015 | |
| 40 | Brent Noon | 21.47 | May 21, 1995 | |
| 41 | McKay Johnson | 21.45 | Feb 13, 2021 | |
| 42 | Mike Lehmann | 21.43 | May 28, 1983 | |
| 43 | Fred Debernardi | 21.41 | Apr 27, 1974 | |
| 44 | Jason Swarens | 21.37 | May 2, 2025 | |
| 45 | Ron Semkiw | 21.35 | Mar 5, 1974 | |
| 46 | Jonah Wilson | 21.32 | May 13, 2023 | |
| 47 | Russ Winger | 21.29 | Mar 14, 2008 | |
| 48 | Maxwell Otterdahl | 21.22 | May 13, 2023 | |
| 49 | Andrew Liskowitz | 21.18 | Jul 9, 2021 | |
| 50 | Jamie Beyer | 21.13 | May 30, 2005 | |
| 51 | David Pless | 21.13 | Jun 20, 2019 | |
| 52 | Nikolas Curtiss | 21.13 | May 11, 2024 | |
| 53 | John Campbell | 21.12 | Jun 1, 1985 | |
| 54 | Tarik O'Hagan | 21.11 | Feb 15, 2025 | |
| 55 | Peter Shmock | 21.10 | Jun 5, 1976 | |
| 56 | Zack Lloyd | 21.09 | Jun 23, 2013 | |
| 57 | T'Mond Johnson | 21.08 | Aug 16, 2024 | |
| 58 | Colin Anderson | 21.08 | Jun 15, 1980 | |
| 59 | Dean Crouser | 21.07 | Jun 19, 1982 | |
| 60 | Mac Wilkins | 21.06= | Feb 25, 1977 | |
| 61 | Dotun Ogundeji | 21.05 | Apr 13, 2019 | |
| 62 | Ron Backes | 21.02 | May 28, 1988 | |
| 63 | Jesse Stuart | 21.02 | Feb 9, 1985 | |
| 64 | Neal Steinhauer | 21.01 | Mar 25, 1967 | |
| 65 | Witek Grzymala-Busse | 21.00 | Jan 18, 1997 | |
| 66 | Dennis Black | 20.99 | May 5, 2000 | |
| 67 | Sheldon Battle | 20.94 | Jun 26, 2005 | |
| 68 | Garrett Johnson | 20.94 | Mar 28, 2008 | |
| 69 | Joshua Freeman | 20.91 | Apr 21, 2017 | |
| 70 | Mike Smith | 20.90 | May 12, 1984 | |
| 71 | Karl Salb | 20.88 | Feb 22, 1974 | |
| 72 | Jeff Stover | 20.84 | Apr 26, 1980 | |
| 73 | Brian Robison | 20.83 | Jun 23, 2006 | |
| 74 | Noah Bryant | 20.80 | Jun 26, 2011 | |
| 75 | Jordan West | 20.80 | May 17, 2025 | |
| 76 | Garrett Appier | 20.79 | Apr 29, 2016 | |
| 77 | Gary Williky | 20.78 | May 8, 1982 | |
| 78 | Steve Summers | 20.77 | Apr 19, 1980 | |
| 79 | Matthew Katnik | 20.76 | May 2, 2021 | |
| 80 | Thomas Kitchell | 20.74 | Jun 11, 2025 | |
| 81 | Rob Suelflohn | 20.73 | Jun 6, 1985 | |
| 82 | Mason Finley | 20.71 | Jan 14, 2011 | |
| 83 | Scott Lofquist | 20.70 | Feb 22, 1985 | |
| 84 | Jeff Chakouian | 20.68 | Jun 23, 2006 | |
| 85 | Nicholas Vena | 20.68 | Jan 27, 2018 | |
| 86 | Dallas Long | 20.68 | Jul 25, 1964 | |
| 87 | Vince Mosca | 20.66 | Jun 3, 2006 | |
| 88 | Garry Frank | 20.66 | May 23, 1987 | |
| 89 | Zach Landa | 20.64 | Apr 19, 2025 | |
| 90 | Mitchell Pope | 20.59 | Apr 12, 2008 | |
| 91 | Brian Muir | 20.58 | Mar 18, 1984 | |
| 92 | Tony Harlin | 20.57 | Apr 21, 1984 | |
| 93 | Art Mcdermott | 20.56 | Jul 7, 1990 | |
| 94 | Hank Kraychir | 20.55 | Mar 23, 1985 | |
| 95 | Mark Parlin | 20.55 | Feb 28, 1997 | |
| 96 | Brian Miller | 20.55 | Apr 28, 2001 | |
| 97 | Alex Talley | 20.54 | Jan 30, 2021 | |
| 98 | John Davis | 20.53 | Jun 9, 2001 | |
| 99 | Paul Davis | 20.53 | Apr 20, 2013 | |
| 100 | Dave Maggard | 20.53 | Sep 10, 1968 |