Payton Otterdahl, an American shot putter, was born on April 2, 1996. Hailing from Rosemount, Minnesota, Payton Otterdahl attended Rosemount High School. Post his high school graduation, Otterdahl attended college at North Dakota State University from 2014- 2018. Under the robust coaching of Justin StClair, Otterdahl competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
In the NCAA Championship Otterdahl became the 2nd man ever to win the shot put and weight throw. Otterdahl at the age of 23, emerged with the 2nd world best measures where his personal best was 21.81 m in the winter of 2019. He was in the world's top lists IAAF and secured 25th place in the new IAAF World Rankings.
Payton Otterdahl’s Nationality
Payton Otterdahl has American nationality. With his elite level of performance, he represented America on an international stage in athletics, shot put - and men's Track and Field team, and achieved 10th place, making the whole of America proud.
Adding on, Otterdahl was crowned the Pan American U20 champion. In collegiate competition, he secured the title of NCAA Indoor champion twice. Under the coaching of Justin StClair, in the shot put, on April 24, 2024, at Drake Relays, Des Moines Payton recorded 22.59 m was his personal best. On June 18, 2021, the 2020 US Olympic Trails secured 3rd place, which was held in Eugene, Oregon. Payton in the 2024 U.S. Olympics, with the Track and Field team from June 21 to June 30, 2024, in Eugene, Oregon, achieved 3rd place.
Payton Otterdahl’s Hometown and Birthplace
Payton Otterdahl was born in Rosemount, Minnesota on April 2, 1996. He attended Rosemount High School, where he also participated in football and wrestling. Payton was passionate about throwing from middle school and early high school. He wasn't more focused on throwing early on, but under Coach Tim Conboy, Rosemount High School’s throws coach pushed Payton on throws, who then had early success with the Irish. Payton, in class 2A, 2014, swept boy's state track and field throwing titles as a senior.
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