Ryan Talbot Explained

Ryan Talbot (born 7 October 2000) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the Decathlon.^[1]

Early life

From Alto, Michigan, Talbot attended Forest Hills Central in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His mother, Sally Talbot (née Clark), was a Michigan State track heptathlete.^{[2] [3]}

Career

In May 2022, Talbot won the Big Ten Conference decathlon with a Michigan State University school record.^{[4] [5]}

Talbot was selected to compete for America at the 2023 Pan American Games.^[6] He won the bronze medal in the decathlon at the event in Santiago, Chile, in November 2023.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ryan Talbot. 6 November 2023. World Athletics.
2. Web site: Ryan Talbot’s decathlon rise and his Title IX mom’s influence. Shamahanreport. 7 November 2023. Tom. Shanahan. 7 June 2022.
3. Web site: The incursion of USA athletes. atletismosudamericano.org. 7 November 2023.
4. Web site: West Michigan natives set to compete at U.S. Track and Field nationals. Fox17online.con. 7 November 2023. July 6, 2022.
5. Web site: Ryan Talbot Crowned Decathlon Champion on Day 2 of B1G Championships. msuspartans.com. 7 November 2023. 14 May 2022.
6. Web site: Team USATF Ready to Shine at 19th Pan American Games in Chile. Track Alerts. 7 November 2023. 17 October 2023.
7. Web site: No vacation for U.S. track and field athletes competing at Pan American Games. apnews. 7 November 2023. Mauricio. Savarese. 1 November 2023.