Bingson has only been throwing hammer for four years, by Alfons Juck, EME News AUSTIN (USA): US National record holder in the hammer (75.73), Amanda Bingson only saw a hammer for the first time just over 4 years ago, reports Spikes Magazine. The former gymnast and “average” shot putter and discus thrower is now ranked 4th on the season’s top lists in the hammer with the World Championships in Moscow right around the corner. After just three years in the sport she made the US Olympic team for London. The 23 year old, coached by Greg Watson, admits that one of her goals is to beat Betty Heidler’s world record of 79.42. But first she must see if she can be competitive in competition on the global stage.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:43:24 +0000