Aretha Thurmond
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Aretha Thurmond, née Hill (born August 14, 1976) is an American discus thrower. Her personal best distance is Script error: No such module "convert"., achieved in March 2004 in Marietta.
Thurmond is a 1994 graduate of Renton High School[1][2] and in 1998 she graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in sociology.[3][4][5]
Thurmond is currently employed with USA Track & Field as the managing director of International Teams.[6]
College career
Thurmond was a member of the track team at the University of Washington 1995–98.She was a discus thrower. During her time she set many collegiate records. Her records include ones in the Pac-10 Conference. She was also a four-time NCAA All-American.[7]
Personal life
She is married to the former University of Washington throws coach, Reedus Thurmond. They have one son together. His name is Theo.[8]
Aretha Thurmond never strayed away from the sport. She resides in Indianapolis with her family. Since she is working for USA Track & Field, Thurmond earned her Executive Masters in Sport Organization Management.[9]
International competitions
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| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 34th (q) | 56.04 m |
| 1999 | Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 1st | 59.06 m |
| 2003 | Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 1st | 63.30 m |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 2nd | ||
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 19th (q) | 58.82 m |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | 63.43 m | |
| 2005 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | |
| 2006 | World Athletics Final | Stuttgart, Germany | 5th | |
| World Cup | Athens, Greece | 2nd | ||
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 10th | 59.89 m |
| 2011 | Pan American Games | Guadalajara, Mexico | 2nd | 59.53 m |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 25th (q) | 59.39 m |
References
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External links
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