Christian Cantwell

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Medal record
Men's athletics
World Indoor Championships
Gold 2004 Budapest Shot put
Gold 2008 Valencia Shot put
World Athletics Final
Gold 2003 Monte Carlo Shot put

Christian Cantwell (born September 30, 1980 in Jefferson City, Missouri) is a World Champion American shot putter.

Cantwell's personal best throw is 22.54 meters, or 73 ft 11½ in, set in Gresham on June 5, 2004. Hist best outdoor season to date was 2006, in which he had 8 of the 10 longest throws in the year.[1]

He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri and attended Eldon High School in Eldon. In 2003, he graduated from the University of Missouri.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ iaaf.org - Statistics
  2. ^ Christian Cantwell Bio from the USATF


Sporting positions
Preceded by
Flag of the United States Kevin Toth
Men's Shot Put Best Year Performance
2004
Succeeded by
Flag of the United States John Godina
Preceded by
Flag of the United States John Godina
Men's Shot Put Best Year Performance
2006
Succeeded by
Flag of the United States Reese Hoffa