Personal information | |
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Nickname(s) | Russ |
Born |
Colorado Springs, Colorado |
2 August 1984
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | Discus throw |
College team | University of Idaho |
Coached by | Ty Sevin |
Updated on 31 August 2015. |
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. 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.
Outdoor
Indoor
Russell Winger profile at IAAF