Rudy Winkler
United States
Rudy Winkler is an accomplished American hammer thrower known for his powerful performance in track and field. He has represented the United States in multiple international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships. Winkler holds the American record in the hammer throw, showcasing his skill and dedication to the sport.
Personal Bests
Hammer Throw
U.S. Olympic Trials
82.71
6/20/2021
Discus Throw
51.47
6/23/2019
Hammer Throw (6kg)
75.90
7/2/2013
Hammer Throw (5kg)
76.54
5/7/2012
Discus Throw (1.500kg)
53.46
6/10/2011
Major Championships
The XXXIII Olympic Games - Hammer Throw
77.92
The XXXII Olympic Games - Hammer Throw
77.08
Recent Mentions
BIG THROWS ENERGY FOR THE BIG THROWS GUYS. Chris, Kyle and Dana unpack the biggest action from the Tokyo Olympics highlighted by Ryan Crouser's mega day where he unleashed six throws that either tied or broke the shot put Olympic record and repeated as Olympic champion. Andre De Grasse finally gets the gold medal that Puma shelled out millions for. The United States' men's 4x100-meter relay team faltered again. Courtney Frerichs went for it and put together the Gutsiest Performance of the Day for a silver in the women's steeplechase.
Also discussed in this episode:
– The semifinals of the women's 1,500 meters were drama-filled and fast
– The men's 800 meter final kind of felt ehhh
– Hansle Parchment's longevity is super impressive in the men's 110m hurdles
– The men's hammer throw isn't as fun when Rudy Winkler isn't winning
– How Chris feels as a member of Team Throwvacs after adding another silver in the men's shot put to Joe Kovacs' career resume
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Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber discuss the third day of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials live from Eugene, Oregon. We start this episode by reaffirming that we are now big throws guys. Rudy Winkler broke an American record that had stood since 1996 with his 82.71-meter heave in the men's hammer throw. Stay tuned because he will be a guest on the show later this week.
Other topics discussed:
– The Trayvon Bromell comeback chatter really started in April after he ran 9.8 and then improved upon that to a 9.77, which ranks as the top time in the world for 2021. He backed it all up and cruised to a 9.80 win in the men's 100m. We also discuss how Fred Kerley's big risk paid off by opting to run the 100m and 200m instead of the 400m, where he won a silver medal at worlds in 2019.
– Allyson Felix's final 100 meters were a thing of beauty and landed her on her fifth U.S. Olympic team and her first as a mother. Quanera Hayes took the win in 49.78 and will be on her first Olympic team alongside with Wadeline Jonathas.
– Kyle gives his hypothetical men's and women's DMR teams if it was an Olympic event.
– The women's 3,000m steeplechase saw some breakthroughs with Grayson Murphy taking her respective section by gunning for the Olympic standard and bringing Courtney Wayment along with her. This certainly makes Thursday's final much more interesting.
– World record holder Keni Harrison gets even sweeter redemption after missing the 2016 Olympic team.
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