Myles Kerner

Country: U.S.A.

Event(s): Shot Put

Personal Best(s): 20.73m (2026)

Bio: Myles is an American shot putter whose steady development has established him among the world’s rising throwers. A Grand Valley State University alumnus and multiple-time NCAA Division II champion, Myles’ collegiate progression has continued with other significant breakthroughs post-collegiately—surpassing 20m in 2025 before improving to a PB of 20.73m in 2026. His progression has propelled him dramatically up the global standings and into the world’s top 25 rankings in 2026. Myles further demonstrated his ability to compete against the country’s best by placing 7th at the 2026 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. With his continued improvement and growing national presence, Myles is emerging as a strong contender within the next generation of American shot putters.

Myles serves as assistant throws coach at GVSU where he helps mentor athletes alongside his coach. He participates in throws camps across the Midwest and also speaks at throws clinics and conferences. Myles works as Donor Experience Officer at GVSU where he interacts with university supporters and builds lasting relationships to forward Grand Valley. 

He enjoys the outdoors and spends free time fishing, biking, walking, and any other excuse to be outside. As a lifelong Grand Rapids resident, he is thankful for the community of family, friends, and supporters around him.