Russell Winger | |
Nickname: | Russ |
Birth Date: | 2 August 1984 |
Birth Place: | Colorado Springs, Colorado[1] |
Height: | 6 ft 3 in |
Weight: | 280 lb |
Sport: | Track and field |
Event: | Discus throw |
Collegeteam: | University of Idaho |
Coach: | Ty Sevin |
Show-Medals: | yes |
Updated: | August 31, 2015 |
Russell Adam Winger (born August 2, 1984) is an American track and field athlete specializing in the discus throw and shot put. He competed in the discus throw at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without qualifying for the final.[2] In addition, he won the bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games[3] and gold at the 2015 NACAC Championships.[4]
His wife, Kara Winger is also an athlete, the North American Continental record holder in the javelin throw under her maiden name of Patterson.
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