Russell Winger
American track and field athlete
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Russell Adam Winger (born August 2, 1984) is an American track and field athlete specializing in the discus throw and shot put. He competed in the discus throw at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without qualifying for the final.[2] In addition, he won the bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games[3] and gold at the 2015 NACAC Championships.[4]
Nickname
RussBornAugust 2, 1984
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight280 lb (127 kg)
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
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Nickname | Russ | |||||||||||
| Born | August 2, 1984 | |||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 280 lb (127 kg) | |||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||
Event | Discus throw | |||||||||||
| College team | University of Idaho | |||||||||||
| Coached by | Ty Sevin | |||||||||||
Medal record
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| Updated on August 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||
His wife, Kara Winger is also an athlete, the North American Continental record holder in the javelin throw under her maiden name of Patterson.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 2006 | NACAC U23 Championships | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 2nd | Shot put | 19.35 m |
| 2011 | Pan American Games | Guadalajara, Mexico | 8th | Discus throw | 19.11 m |
| 2015 | Pan American Games | Toronto, Canada | 3rd | Discus throw | 62.64 m |
| NACAC Championships | San José, Costa Rica | 1st | Discus throw | 60.68 m | |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | 26th (q) | Discus throw | 58.69 m | |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- Shot put – 21.25 (Tucson 2010)
- Discus throw – 66.04 (Chula Vista 2011)
- Javelin throw – 64.54 (Claremont 2014)
Indoor
- Shot put – 21.29 (Fayetteville 2008)
