Cary Feldmann (born July 11, 1950) is an American former track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He won two international gold medals in his career: at the 1971 Pan American Games with a games record of 81.52 m (267 ft 5+1⁄4 in) and at the 1973 Pacific Conference Games in a championship record of 82.50 m (270 ft 8 in).[1][2]
At national level he won one American title at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, topping the podium at the 1973 event. He had been runner-up nationally in 1971.[3] Collegiately he competed for the Washington Huskies and was the 1971 winner at the NCAA Outdoor Championships,[4] having placed third the year before.[5] He achieved a personal record of 90.94 m (298 ft 4+1⁄4 in) on May 19, 1973. This ranked him fourth globally for that season.[3]
International competitions edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Pan American Games | Cali, Colombia | 1st | 81.52 m GR |
| 1973 | Pacific Conference Games | Toronto, Canada | 1st | 82.50 m CR |
National titles edit
- USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
- Javelin throw: 1973[6]
References edit
- ^ Pacific Conference Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-14.
- ^ Pan American Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-14.
- ^ a b Cary Feldman. Track and Field Brinkster. Retrieved on 2016-02-14.
- ^ NCAA Division I Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-14.
- ^ UW All-Americans Archived February 23, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. University of Washington. Retrieved on 2016-02-14.
- ^ United States Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-14.