Whitney Ashley
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
February 18, 1989 Riverside, California, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Discus throw, shot put |
| College team | San Diego State University |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
Discus throw 64.80 m (212 ft 7 in) |
Medal record
| |
Whitney Ashley (born February 18, 1989) is an American athlete whose specialty is the discus throw.[2] She represented her country at three consecutive Global Championships, in 2013, 2015 and 2016, making the final on the second occasion.[3] She competed at the Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Women's discus throw.[4] Whitney Ashley placed first in Discus at 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) to qualify for Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 24th (q) | Discus throw | 44.60 m |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 9th | Discus throw | 61.05 m |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | – | Discus throw | NM |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- Shot put – 17.00 m (55 ft 9 1⁄4 in) (Luzern 2014)
- Discus throw – 64.80 m (212 ft 7 in) (Claremont 2015)
Indoor
- Shot put – 17.62 m (57 ft 9 1⁄2 in) (Portland 2016)
References
- ↑ USATF profile
- ↑ "Whitney Ashley". IAAF. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ↑ "Whitney Ashley San Diego State University profile". goaztecs.com. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ Brooks, Amanda. "Three first-time Olympians highlight women's discus action". USATF. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
External links
- Whitney Ashley profile at IAAF
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