Aretha Thurmond
American discus thrower (born 1976)
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Aretha Thurmond, née Hill (born August 14, 1976) is an American discus thrower. Her personal best distance is 65.86 metres (216.1 ft), achieved in March 2004 in Marietta.
August 14, 1976
Thurmond at the 2010 Meeting Areva | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aretha Hill August 14, 1976 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Education | University of Washington |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 107 kg (236 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus |
| Updated on August 14, 2012 | |
Thurmond is a 1994 graduate of Renton High School[1][2] and in 1998 she graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in sociology.[3][4][5]
Thurmond is currently employed with USA Track & Field as the managing director of International Teams.[6]
College career
Thurmond was a member of the track team at the University of Washington 1995–98.She was a discus thrower. During her time she set many collegiate records. Her records include ones in the Pac-10 Conference. She was also a four-time NCAA All-American.[7]
Personal life
She is married to the former University of Washington throws coach, Reedus Thurmond. They have one son together. His name is Theo.[8]
Aretha Thurmond never strayed away from the sport. She resides in Indianapolis with her family. Since she is working for USA Track & Field, Thurmond earned her Executive Masters in Sport Organization Management.[9]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | ||||
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 34th (q) | 56.04 m |
| 1999 | Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 1st | 59.06 m |
| 2003 | Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 1st | 63.30 m |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 2nd | ||
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 19th (q) | 58.82 m |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | 63.43 m | |
| 2005 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | |
| 2006 | World Athletics Final | Stuttgart, Germany | 5th | |
| World Cup | Athens, Greece | 2nd | ||
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 10th | 59.89 m |
| 2011 | Pan American Games | Guadalajara, Mexico | 2nd | 59.53 m |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 25th (q) | 59.39 m |
