Turner Washington (born February 10, 1999) is an American shot put and discus thrower.[1] He is the son of Olympian Anthony Washington.

Turner Washington
Personal information
Born (1999-02-10) February 10, 1999 (age 25)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportAthletics
Event(s)Discus, shot put
College teamArizona State Sun Devils

Career

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Washington attended Canyon del Oro High School.[2] Washington competes for Arizona State University in both discus and shot put,[3] becoming the 2021 NCAA Indoor and Outdoor champion in the latter.[4]

Competing at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, in Eugene, Oregon, he finished second in the men's discus competition.[5] He was selected for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.[6]

Personal life

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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.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Turner WASHINGTON | Profile". worldathletics.org.
  2. ^ Morales, Andy (21 April 2021). "Former CDO Standout Turner Washington Named National Athlete of the Week Again | ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com".
  3. ^ Hollobaugh, Jeff (February 16, 2021). "Shot Star Turner Washington Hasn't Forgotten The Discus". Track & Field News. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Metcalfe, Jeff (June 9, 2021). "ASU's Turner Washington wins NCAA Outdoor shot put title". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "ON DAY ONE OF 2023 TOYOTA USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". usatf. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Gault, Jonathan (7 August 2023). "USATF Announces 2023 World Championship Roster". letsrun.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  7. ^ "ASU's Turner Washington could follow in dad's Olympic footsteps". www.12news.com.
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