Sam Crouser
Samuel Crouser (born December 31, 1991) is an American javelin thrower. He currently attends the University of Oregon.
While a senior at Gresham High School, Crouser was named Gatorade High School Track and Field Athlete of the Year 2010.[1] On May 1, 2010, he set the national high school record at 244' 2" (74.42m). This was broken in 2012 by Billy Stanley of South Park, PA.
He competed javelin at the 2012 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
His uncle Brian Crouser competed in the javelin throw at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. In 2011, cousin Ryan Crouser joined Sam, setting the national high school record in the discus throw for cross town rival Sam Barlow High School. Then in 2012, sister Haley completed the family trifecta by setting the national high school record in the girl's javelin throw.
Seasonal bests by year
- 2009 - 72.82
- 2010 - 77.84
- 2012 - 80.80
- 2013 - 78.53
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External links
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