Cooper Adcox breaks school shot put record

Brown County junior sets new mark after recovering from football injury

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:41am

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Cooper Adcox, a junior at Brown County High School, has broken the school's long-standing shot put record that had stood since 1972. Adcox achieved the feat just months after recovering from a torn meniscus suffered during the state football playoffs last November.

Why it matters

Adcox's record-breaking performance is a testament to his dedication and perseverance, as he has worked tirelessly to overcome his recent injury and reclaim his spot as one of the top shot put athletes in the state. His success also highlights the importance of proper form and technique in the sport, as he emphasizes that even the strongest athletes may struggle without the right mechanics.

The details

Adcox's record-breaking throw measured 52.2 feet, just an inch shy of the mark on his previous attempt. He credits his success to a combination of strength training, explosive lifts, and perfecting his release and form, noting that technique is crucial in shot put, even for the most physically gifted athletes.

  • Adcox tore his meniscus during the state football playoffs in November 2025.
  • Adcox set the new school record in his second meet of the 2026 season.

The players

Cooper Adcox

A junior at Brown County High School who recently broke the school's shot put record that had stood since 1972.

Tom Little

The head track and field coach at Brown County High School, who believes Adcox's previous experience at the state meet will help him this year.

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What they’re saying

“If you don't have the right form; there's smaller guys throwing a lot further than me. I mean it just comes down to a lot of practice, the release right so you don't hurt yourself, the strength training, like the explosive lifts.”

— Cooper Adcox, Brown County Junior

“There's a confidence level and I think with anything, as soon as you feel like you've gotten there before you know what it takes to get there, and then can I work to get past level. He knows what it takes to get there and he's going to put in the work to try to place in state this year.”

— Tom Little, Brown County Boy's Head Track and Field Coach

What’s next

Adcox will look to build on his record-breaking performance and push for a top finish at the state meet, where he knows the competition will be fierce with many throwers exceeding 52 feet.

The takeaway

Adcox's story demonstrates the importance of perseverance and technical mastery in shot put, as he has overcome a significant injury to reclaim his spot as one of the top athletes in the state. His success highlights the nuances of the sport and the dedication required to excel at the highest levels.