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 11 ¹⁄₄ in) and he was the 2013 United States champion.

Contents

• An interview with tim glover and riley dolezal adidas grand prix 2015
• Interview with riley dolezal at chicagoland throws
• Seasonal bests by year
• References

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. He gradually improved from a personal record of 67.89 m (222 ft 8 ³⁄₄ 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 2 ¹⁄₄ in) and competed in the qualifying round of the 2012 United States Olympic Trials.

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). 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 11 ¹⁄₄ in). 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.

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