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Born and raised in the greater Albany area of New York, Rudy Winkler attended Averill Park High School prior to Cornell University, where he earned a degree in Information Science. While competing with the Big Red, Rudy would put in performances that garnered recognition on the world stage. In addition to five All-American honors and an NCAA Championship in the hammer throw, he earned a spot on the 2016 Olympic Team in Rio by being the youngest Olympic Trials hammer winner since 1956. His rise in US hammer throwing continued the following year as he finised fourth at the USA Outdoor Championships, placing him once again on Team USA, this time competing at the 2017 World Championships in London. Rudy spent his last season in the NCAA with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, where he just finished a Master's of Business and Science degree, concentrating in Cyber Security. All told, he has tallied 11 national championships across various age groups.

The youngest of six kids, Rudy has a mentality that sets him apart. "I truly treat each day like a new one and I try my best not to get caught up in a bad practice. I believe this mentality extends beyond the track, as well. With every hurdle that I face, I feel that I am able to conquer it by continuing to look forward, using these obstacles to better myself in the future." When his time in the hammer circle concludes, Rudy would like to work in IT or cybersecurity industries.