Riley Dolezal
Riley Dolezal (born November 16, 1985) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. His personal record for the event is 83.50 m (273 ft 111⁄4 in) and he was the 2013 United States champion.
Born in Stanley, North Dakota, he attended North Dakota State University from 2005 to 2009 and competed in the javelin at a relatively low level.[1] He gradually improved from a personal record of 67.89 m (222 ft 83⁄4 in) in 2008 to 69.78 m (228 ft 11 in) in 2009. He cleared seventy metres for the first time in 2012: that year he had a best of 72.60 m (238 ft 21⁄4 in) and competed in the qualifying round of the 2012 United States Olympic Trials.[2]
In 2013 he placed third at the Mt. SAC Relays before winning at the Drake Relays with a throw of 74.22 m (243 ft 6 in).[3] At the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Dolezal had a startling breakthrough. All four of his valid throws at the competition bettered his previous record: he improved from 74.87 m to 76.10 m to 76.93 m and had his best in the fourth round with a throw of 83.50 m (273 ft 111⁄4 in).[4] This moved him up to eighth on the all-time American lists and brought him the national title, finishing ahead of reigning NCAA champion Sam Humphreys.[1][3]
Seasonal bests by year
- 2008 - 67.89
- 2009 - 69.78
- 2010 - 69.54
- 2011 - 68.54
- 2012 - 72.60
- 2013 - 83.50
- 2014 - 79.27
- 2015 - 81.16
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dolezal Wins USA Javelin Title, Shocks Track & Field World. GoBison (2013-06-23). Retrieved on 2013-07-28.
- ↑ Riley Dolezal. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 2013-07-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Upsets and Breakthroughs on Final Day of USA Outdoor Championships. USATF (2013-06-23). Retrieved on 2013-07-28.
- ↑ 2013 USA Track & Field Championships - 6/19/2013 to 6/23/2013. USATF . Retrieved on 2013-07-28.
External links
- Riley Dolezal profile at IAAF
- IAAF ID different in Wikidata
- Living people
- 1985 births
- American javelin throwers
- Male javelin throwers
- People from Mountrail County, North Dakota
- North Dakota State University alumni
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2015 Pan American Games
- American sportsmen
- World Championships in Athletics athletes for the United States
