Riley Dolezal

Riley Dolezal (born November 16, 1985) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. His personal record for the event is 83.50 m (273 ft 1114 in) and he was the 2013 United States champion.

Born in Stanley, North Dakota, he attended North Dakota State University from 2005 to 2009 and competed in the javelin at a relatively low level.[1] He gradually improved from a personal record of 67.89 m (222 ft 834 in) in 2008 to 69.78 m (228 ft 11 in) in 2009. He cleared seventy metres for the first time in 2012: that year he had a best of 72.60 m (238 ft 214 in) and competed in the qualifying round of the 2012 United States Olympic Trials.[2]

In 2013 he placed third at the Mt. SAC Relays before winning at the Drake Relays with a throw of 74.22 m (243 ft 6 in).[3] At the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Dolezal had a startling breakthrough. All four of his valid throws at the competition bettered his previous record: he improved from 74.87 m to 76.10 m to 76.93 m and had his best in the fourth round with a throw of 83.50 m (273 ft 1114 in).[4] This moved him up to eighth on the all-time American lists and brought him the national title, finishing ahead of reigning NCAA champion Sam Humphreys.[1][3]

Seasonal bests by year

References

  1. 1 2 Dolezal Wins USA Javelin Title, Shocks Track & Field World. GoBison (2013-06-23). Retrieved on 2013-07-28.
  2. Riley Dolezal. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 2013-07-28.
  3. 1 2 Upsets and Breakthroughs on Final Day of USA Outdoor Championships. USATF (2013-06-23). Retrieved on 2013-07-28.
  4. 2013 USA Track & Field Championships - 6/19/2013 to 6/23/2013. USATF . Retrieved on 2013-07-28.

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