Casey Malone
American discus thrower
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Casey Malone (born 6 April 1977 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado) is an American discus thrower. His personal best is 68.49 metres, achieved in June 2009 in Fort Collins, Colorado.
BornFebruary 6, 1977 (age 49)
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, U.S.
EducationColorado State University
Height6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
Weight265 lb (120 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 6, 1977 (age 49) Wheat Ridge, Colorado, U.S. |
| Education | Colorado State University |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) |
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 68.49 m (224 ft 8+1⁄4 in) (2009) |
Competing for the Colorado State Rams track and field program, Malone won the 1998 NCAA DI discus title.[1][2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | ||||
| 1996 | World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 1st | 56.22 m |
| 2000 | NACAC U-25 Championships | Monterrey, Mexico | 1st | 59.19 m |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 5th | 64.33 m |
| World Athletics Final | Szombathely, Hungary | 7th | 62.88 m | |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 19th | 61.26 m |
