Amber Campbell
American hammer thrower
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Amber Campbell (born June 5, 1981)[1] is an American hammer thrower. Campbell attended Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina and competed for the Chanticleer track team. She had her first international competition at the 2005 World Championships. She then competed in the 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015 World Championships. Her first Olympic berth came at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. She then went on to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games as well. At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil, Campbell advanced to the finals placing 6th finishing as the highest placing American woman ever.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1981 |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 74.03 metres (242.9 ft) (2016) |
Medal record | |
| Updated on 7 October 2012 | |
Her personal best is 74.03 m (242 ft 10 in), which was her winning mark at the 2016 United States Olympic Trials in Eugene.[3] The mark is the former W35 Masters World Record.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | ||||
| 2002 | NACAC U-25 Championships | San Antonio, Texas, United States | 2nd | 62.71 m |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 18th (q) | 65.48 m |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 21st (q) | 67.86 m |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 11th | 70.08 m |
| 2011 | Pan American Games | Guadalajara, Mexico | 3rd | 69.93 m |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 13th (q) | 69.93 m |
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 13th (q) | 69.86 m |
| 2015 | Pan American Games | Toronto, Canada | 2nd | 71.22 m |
| NACAC Championships | San José, Costa Rica | 1st | 72.41 m | |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | – | NM | |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 6th | 72.74 m |
