Whitney Ashley
American discus thrower (born 1989)
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Whitney Ashley (born February 18, 1989) is an American athlete whose specialty is the discus throw.[2][3]
BornFebruary 18, 1989
Riverside, California, United States
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
SportTrack and field
Event(s)
Discus throw, shot put| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1989 Riverside, California, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | Discus throw, shot put |
| College team | San Diego State University |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Discus throw 64.80 m (212 ft 7 in) shot put 17.22 m (56 ft 5+3⁄4 in) |
Medal record | |
She represented her country at three consecutive Global Championships, in 2013, 2015 and 2016, making the 2015 world final.[4] She competed at the Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Women's discus throw.[5]
Ashley placed first in Discus at 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) to qualify for Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Ashley placed 6th at 2017 IAAF Diamond League in the discus and qualified for the 2018 IAAF Diamond League final in Memorial Van Damme (Brussels).
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 24th (q) | Discus throw | 44.60 m |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 9th | Discus throw | 61.05 m |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | – | Discus throw | NM |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 13th (q) | Discus throw | 60.94 m |
| 2019 | Pan American Games | Lima, Peru | 5th | Discus throw | 60.27 m |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- Shot put – 17.00 m (55 ft 9+1⁄4 in) (Luzern 2014)
- Discus throw – 64.80 m (212 ft 7 in) (Claremont 2015)
Indoor
- Shot put – 17.62 m (57 ft 9+1⁄2 in) (Portland 2016)
