Turner Washington
American discus thrower
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Turner Washington (born February 10, 1999) is an American shot put and discus thrower.[2] He is the son of Olympian Anthony Washington.
Career
Washington attended Canyon del Oro High School.[3] Washington competes for Arizona State University in both discus and shot put,[4] becoming the 2021 NCAA Indoor and Outdoor champion in the latter.[5]
Competing at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, in Eugene, Oregon, he finished second in the men's discus competition.[6] He was selected for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.[7]
Personal life
His father Anthony competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, and the 1999 World Championships in Seville, where he won the gold medal in the discus.[8]
