Brent Noon
Encyclopedia
Brent Noon is an inactive American
Track and Field
athlete, known primarily for throwing the Shot Put
.
While competing for Fallbrook Union High School
, Noon recorded the second best marks in the shot put, the closest approach to Michael Carter
's NFHS
record. Noon's 1989 mark of 76'2" is still the current California High School record After taking a year off, he continued on to the University of Georgia
where he won three straight NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
s. The University elected Noon to its "Circle of Honor" in 2009
Noon won the 1995 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
allowing Noon to compete for the United States at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics
, where he finished 5th
behind American teammates John Godina
and Randy Barnes
. Barnes is the current world record holder in the shot put and was a mentor to the younger Noon, residing with the Noon family while visiting California training for the Jack in the Box
Invitational meet where he ultimately set the record.
In 1992, Noon failed to show up at a USATF mandated drug test. For the offense of missing the test, he was suspended from competition for a 5 week period just before the Olympic Trials
. Noon claimed the instructions were sent to his California address, even though he had moved to Georgia. While the suspension was reversed, Noon finished 9th at the trials and failed to make the Olympic team. He blamed mental anguish. In 1994, Noon won a $1 Million lawsuit against USATF. He also settled a civil defamation suit against UCLA and then assistant coach Art Venegas, who he claimed had spread rumors of Noon's steroid
abuse prior to his high school performances. It was claimed the year off was related to an attempt to evade drug testing.
In 1996 another drug test revealed methandieone in Noon's sample and in 1997 he was banned from competition for four years, backdated to the 1996 test date.
United States
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Track and Field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
athlete, known primarily for throwing the Shot Put
Shot put
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
.
While competing for Fallbrook Union High School
Fallbrook Union High School
Fallbrook Union High School is a public high school located in the rural community of Fallbrook, California. Established in 1893, FUHS is the 2nd oldest high school in San Diego County.-Sports:...
, Noon recorded the second best marks in the shot put, the closest approach to Michael Carter
Michael Carter (athlete)
Michael D'Andrea Carter , is a former U.S. Olympian track and field athlete and professional American football player.-High school years:...
's NFHS
National Federation of State High School Associations
The National Federation of State High School Associations is the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the United States. Most high schools, whether public or private, belong to their state's high school association; in turn, each state association...
record. Noon's 1989 mark of 76'2" is still the current California High School record After taking a year off, he continued on to the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
where he won three straight NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship is an annual collegiate outdoor track and field competition for men organised by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It has three divisions: Division I, II, and III. Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and...
s. The University elected Noon to its "Circle of Honor" in 2009
Noon won the 1995 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport...
allowing Noon to compete for the United States at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics
1995 World Championships in Athletics
The 5th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden between August 5 and August 13.This edition featured 1804 athletes from 191 nations....
, where he finished 5th
1995 World Championships in Athletics – Men's shot put
These are the official results of the Men's Shot Put event at the 1995 IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. There were a total number of 32 participating athletes, with the final held on Wednesday August 9, 1995...
behind American teammates John Godina
John Godina
John Carl Godina is an American shot putter, whose record includes three World Championship wins and two Olympic medals. He also competes in discus.-High School Years:...
and Randy Barnes
Randy Barnes
Eric Randolph Barnes is a former American shot putter who holds both the current outdoor and indoor World Records for the event. He won silver at the 1988 Olympics and gold at the 1996 Olympics....
. Barnes is the current world record holder in the shot put and was a mentor to the younger Noon, residing with the Noon family while visiting California training for the Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is an American fast-food restaurant founded by Robert O. Peterson in 1951 in San Diego, California, where it is still headquartered today. In total, the chain has 2,200 locations, primarily serving the West Coast of the United States...
Invitational meet where he ultimately set the record.
In 1992, Noon failed to show up at a USATF mandated drug test. For the offense of missing the test, he was suspended from competition for a 5 week period just before the Olympic Trials
United States Olympic Trials (track and field)
The United States Olympic Trials for the sport of Track and Field is the quadrennial meet to select the United States representatives at the Olympic Games. Since 1992, the meet has also served as the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Because of the depth of competition in some events,...
. Noon claimed the instructions were sent to his California address, even though he had moved to Georgia. While the suspension was reversed, Noon finished 9th at the trials and failed to make the Olympic team. He blamed mental anguish. In 1994, Noon won a $1 Million lawsuit against USATF. He also settled a civil defamation suit against UCLA and then assistant coach Art Venegas, who he claimed had spread rumors of Noon's steroid
Steroid
A steroid is a type of organic compound that contains a characteristic arrangement of four cycloalkane rings that are joined to each other. Examples of steroids include the dietary fat cholesterol, the sex hormones estradiol and testosterone, and the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone.The core...
abuse prior to his high school performances. It was claimed the year off was related to an attempt to evade drug testing.
In 1996 another drug test revealed methandieone in Noon's sample and in 1997 he was banned from competition for four years, backdated to the 1996 test date.