Russell Wayne George Tucker (born 11 April 1990) is a South African athlete specialising in the discus throw. He won several medals on continental level including the gold at the 2015 African Games as well as gold medal in 2016 African games and silver at the 2014 African Championships.
His personal best in the event is 64.24 metres set in Pretoria in 2016.
Due to Injury, Russell Tucker Retired from Discus in May 2016.
Competition record Representing 2011All-Africa GamesMaputo, Mozambique3rdDiscus throw55.98 m2012African ChampionshipsPorto-Novo, Benin3rdDiscus throw57.99 m2014African ChampionshipsMarrakesh, Morocco2ndDiscus throw62.15 m2015UniversiadeGwangju, South Korea7thDiscus throw57.31 mAfrican GamesBrazzaville, Republic of the Congo1stDiscus throw60.41 m2016African ChampionshipsDurban, South Africa1stDiscus throw61.44 m
Progression 2012 – 58.84 2013 – 59.27 2014 – 62.15 2015 – 62.74 2016 – 64.24
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