Todd Riech
American javelin thrower
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Todd Ryan Riech is a former American olympian as a javelin thrower. Riech is a personal trainer and coach.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Todd Ryan Riech |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 24, 1970 Hot Springs, Montana, USA |
| Alma mater | Fresno State University |
| Occupation(s) | Personal trainer, coach, former athlete |
Spouse | Brittany Borman |
| Parent(s) | Jack Riech (father), Gloria Riech (mother) |
| Other interests | NCAA Champion (1994), Pan American Games Bronze Medalist (1995) |
| Sport | |
| Country | USA |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Position | Javelin thrower |
Event | Javelin throw |
| College team | Fresno State University |
| Team | USA |
| Now coaching | yes |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 1996 Summer Olympics |
| Personal best | 82.12 m (269-5) |
Early life
On October 24, 1970, Riech was born in Hot Springs, Montana. Reich's father is Jack Reich. Reich's mother is Gloria Riech, who is part native American-Indian and French. Riech is a registered native American-Indian.[1]
Education
Riech earned a bachelor's degree from Fresno State University.[2]
Career
In 1994, as a college student, Reich won the NCAA Championship with a national collegiate record in the Javelin Throw.
As an athlete, Riech set his best at the Olympic trials with throw of 268 feet, 7 inches.[1]
Riech participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He set his personal best (82.12/269-5) with the new javelin type on July 2, 2000, in Glasgow. Todd made 4 USA teams.
Riech became an assistant track coach at CSU Long Beach, where he coached the Men's and Women's Javelin teams.[2][3]
Riech became a certified personal trainer and coach. Riech is the co-founder and co-owner of ProSport Physical Therapy and Performance in California.[2]
Personal life
Reich's wife is Brittany Borman, a retired female javelin thrower from the United States. They have two children. Reich and his family live in Fresno, California.[1][2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | ||||
| 1995 | Pan American Games | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 3rd | 77.82 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 17th | 78.02 m |
