Turner Washington

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
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportAthletics
Event(s)Discus, shot put
College teamArizona State Sun Devils

Career

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

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
  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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