Aretha Thurmond

Aretha

Thurmond

Olympian 1996, 2004, 2008, 2012

Athlete Bio#

Height

5’10”

Age

48

Hometown

Seattle

Education

University of Washington ’98, Sociology

Olympic Experience
  • 4-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games London 2012, 23th (Discus Throw - Women)
    • Olympic Games Beijing 2008, 9th (Discus Throw - Women)
    • Olympic Games Athens 2004, 18th (Discus Throw - Women)
    • Olympic Games Atlanta 1996, 34th (Discus Throw - Women)
Career Highlights
  • Four-time national outdoor champion (2003-04, 2006, 2008)
  • 2003 Pan American Games, gold
  • 1999 Pan American Games, gold

Fun Facts: Began her career after losing a bet to her physical education teacher.  Advocate for women's health and fitness.

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World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2009 – 10th (Discus Throw - Women)
  • Years of participation: Discus Throw - Women 1999, 2003, 2005, 2009
  • Top finish: 10th – 2009 (Discus Throw - Women)

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