Conor McCullough
Encyclopedia
Conor McCullough (born January 31, 1991) is an American
hammer thrower
. He is a two-time medalist (one gold, one silver) at the World Junior Championships
. He set the US high school record at four contested hammer weights - 11 lb (263' 9"), 12 lb (260' 0"), 13.2 lb (248' 11") and 16lb (219' 7").
, McCullough won a silver medal behind compatriot Walter Henning in a personal best throw of 75.88 m (with a six-kilogram ball). Two years later, at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics
, McCullough won gold with a distance of 80.79 m, a national junior and championship record.
People of the United States
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hammer thrower
Hammer throw
The modern or Olympic hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name "hammer throw" is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown...
. He is a two-time medalist (one gold, one silver) at the World Junior Championships
IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics
The IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics are the world championships for junior aged athletes athletes, organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations. It is held biennially since 1986.-Championships:-Men:-Women:-External links:* at...
. He set the US high school record at four contested hammer weights - 11 lb (263' 9"), 12 lb (260' 0"), 13.2 lb (248' 11") and 16lb (219' 7").
Career
At the 2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics
The 2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics is the 2008 version of the World Junior Championships in Athletics. It was held in Bydgoszcz in Poland at the Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium between 8 and 13 July 2008....
, McCullough won a silver medal behind compatriot Walter Henning in a personal best throw of 75.88 m (with a six-kilogram ball). Two years later, at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics
2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics
The 13th World Junior Championships in Athletics was an international athletics competition for athletes under the age of 20 which was held at the Moncton Stadium in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada from 19–25 July 2010. A total of 44 athletics events were contested at the Championships, 22 by male...
, McCullough won gold with a distance of 80.79 m, a national junior and championship record.
Personal bests
| Event | Best (m) | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer throw | 72.67 | Dublin, Ireland | 2011 |