Sam Ruid

Hometown:
Saint Francis, Minn.
Position:
Throws
Class:
Freshman

CAREER RESULTS:
(Indoor PBs)
Weight Throw - 53-05.75 (16.30m)
Shot Put - 47-04.50 (14.44m)
Discus - 146-01 (44.54m)

(Outdoor PBs)
Discus - 159-07.00 (48.64m)
Shot Put - 44-09.75 (13.66m)

2025-26:
OUTDOOR: Competed in six meets... Took sixth in discus with a mark of 45.02m at the Beacom Twilight (3/30)... PRed in discus with a throw of 48.64m to place seventh at the Minnesota State Open (4/12)... Placed 12th in shot put with a throw of 13.66m at the USD Twilight (5/8).
INDOOR: Competed in seven meets... Finished in the top 10 in the weight throw with a mark of 15.73m at the SDSU Holiday Open (12/5)... Threw a shot put mark of 14.28m to finish seventh at the USD Alumni Meet (1/17)... PRed in weight throw with a mark of 16.30m to finish ninth at the Iowa State Classic (2/6)... PRed in shot put with a mark of 14.44m to take ninth at the SDSU Classic (2/13).

BEFORE SDSU: Earned All-Conference and Academic All-State honors three years in a row (2023, 2024, 2025)... Son of Jim and Nicole.

Monday, May 18

Saturday, May 16

Friday, May 15

A male track athlete wearing a black uniform is depicted running head on down the inside of the track with two competitors, one in white and red, one in white and green, racing beside him.

TWO JACKS NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT

Tuesday, June 23

A banner runs across barriers separating the track front stretch from the infield. The banner reads, "South Dakota State Track and Field."

FIVE JACKS EARN ACADEMIC ALL-LEAGUE

Tuesday, June 09

A male thrower in a white jersey and blue shorts begins to spin in the thrower's pit with an orange discus in his hand as he begins his attempt

JACKS WRAP UP SEASON IN ARKANSAS

Friday, May 29

A male track athlete in a white jersey and blue shorts finishes throwing the discus and watches his attempt with his arms still outstretched.

FIVE JACKS TO COMPETE AT WEST FIRST ROUND

Tuesday, May 26

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2025-26 Men's Track and Field Roster

Sam Ruid

Completed Event: Men's Track and Field versus NCAA West First Round on May 27, 2026 , , No Team Score

Completed Event: Men's Track and Field at Summit League Championships on May 14, 2026 , , 2nd of 7 -- 162

Completed Event: Men's Track and Field at Cyclone Twilight on May 8, 2026 , , No Team Score

Completed Event: Men's Track and Field at USD Twilight on May 8, 2026 , , No Team Score

Completed Event: Men's Track and Field at Tim Marshall Open on May 2, 2026 , , No Team Score

Completed Event: Men's Track and Field at USD Tune Up on May 1, 2026 , , No Team Score

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2025-26 Men's Track and Field Roster

Sam Ruid

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