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.Discus Throw Men – Qualification Beijing (CHN) 22-30 August 2015 In addition, he won the bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games and gold at the 2015 NACAC Championships.
His wife, Kara Winger is also an athlete, the North American Continental record holder in the javelin throw under her maiden name of Patterson.
Competition record Representing the 2006NACAC U23 ChampionshipsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic2ndShot put19.35 m2011Pan American GamesGuadalajara, Mexico8thDiscus throw19.11 m2015Pan American GamesToronto, Canada3rdDiscus throw62.64 mNACAC ChampionshipsSan José, Costa Rica1stDiscus throw60.68 mWorld ChampionshipsBeijing, China26th (q)Discus throw58.69 m
Personal bests Outdoor Shot put – 21.25 (Tucson 2010) Discus throw – 66.04 (Chula Vista 2011) Javelin throw – 64.54 (Claremont 2014) Indoor Shot put – 21.29 (Fayetteville 2008)
See also United States at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics
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