Cooper Folkestad

Cooper Folkestad

  • Award
    Athlete of the Week
  • Week Of
    4/22/2025
  • Sport
    Men's Outdoor Track & Field
  • School
    Concordia College
  • Year
    Fourth-Year
  • Position
  • Hometown
    Wadena, Minn.
  • High School
    Wadena-Deer Creek

Cooper Folkestad broke the program record in the shot put with a Division III-leading throw of 18.36 meters (60' 3") at the Saint John's Easter Invitational on 4/17. Folkestad became the first Cobber in program history to surpass 60 feet in the event, surpassing the previous program mark set by three-time NCAA champion Aaron Banks by more than a foot. Folkestad also placed second in the discus at the SJU meet with a mark of 48.34 meters (158' 7") and was fourth in the hammer throw at 49/76 meters (163' 3").