| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kristin L. Heaston |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | (1975-11-23) November 23, 1975 (age 49) Walnut Creek, California |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 276 lb (125 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | Shot put |
| College team | University of Florida |
| Club | Nike |
Kristin L. Heaston (born November 23, 1975, in Walnut Creek, California) is a female shot putter from the United States.
Originally competing for the Florida Gators track and field team, Heaston transferred to the California Golden Bears track and field program after learning her father was suffering from brain cancer.
Heaston was a participant in the 2008 Olympic Games where she placed 23rd in the qualifying round with a throw of 17.34 m (56 ft 10.68 in). Prior to her Olympic appearance, she was a runner-up at the Olympic Trials with a throw of 18.34 m (60 ft 2.05 in).
In 2003 Heaston became the American indoor and outdoor shot put champion. At the 2004 Olympic Games Heaston became the first woman ever to compete at the ancient site Olympia. In 2005, she became American outdoor shot put champion for the second time.
She finished thirteenth at the 2001 Summer Universiade and seventh at the 2006 World Athletics Final and the 2007 World Athletics Final.
Her personal best throw is 18.74 m (61 ft 5.80 in), achieved in June 2007 in Indianapolis.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States
| ||||
| 1992 | World Junior Championships | Seoul, South Korea | 17th (q) | 14.00 m |
| 2001 | Universiade | Beijing, China | 13th | 15.61 m |
| 2003 | Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 7th | 16.55 m |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 22nd (q) | 16.70 m | |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 21st | 17.17 m |
| 2007 | Pan American Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 5th | 17.88 m |
See also
External links
- Kristin Heaston at World Athletics
- Kristin Heaston at legacy.USATF.org (archived)
- Kristin Heaston at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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- "Kristin Heaston Bio - The University of California Official Athletic Site". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
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