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| Wolf studied and trained at Princeton University from 1979-1983, becoming the current record-holder in the Ivy League with a throw of 67-2. After training in Leverkusen Germany with TSV Bayer 04 he placed 2nd in the 1984 Olympic Trials, earning a spot on the ] at the ], placing fourth in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/29/sports/29track.html|title=Diverse Interests, One Goal|accessdate=2012-07-25|date=2011-04-28|work=]|author=Longman, Jere}}</ref> Wolf won the Indoor National title at the February 1984 USA-Mobil Indoor Track and Field Championship at the ] with a throw of {{convert|69|ft|0.75|in|m|2}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9CNKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NSINAAAAIBAJ&pg=6845,3015714&dq=augie-wolf&hl=en|title=Unenthused Lewis Win Indoor Long Jump Titles|accessdate=2012-07-25|date=1984-02-25|work=]|author=Rosenthal, Bert}}</ref> He was the 1984 United States National champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAOutdoorTF/men/mSP.asp|title=USA Outdoor Track & Field Champions: Men's Shot Put|accessdate=2012-07-24|publisher=]}}</ref> Wolf placed fifth at the ] in ], ], ].<ref name=AWSRL>{{cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wo/augie-wolf-1.html|title=Augie Wolf|accessdate=2012-07-25|publisher=Sports Reference LLC}}</ref> Wolf's career personal bests were {{convert|21.73|m|ftin|1}} in the shot put and {{convert|63.73|m|ftin|1}} in the ].<ref name=AWSRL/> | Wolf studied and trained at Princeton University from 1979-1983, becoming the current record-holder in the Ivy League with a throw of 67-2. After training in Leverkusen Germany with TSV Bayer 04 he placed 2nd in the 1984 Olympic Trials, earning a spot on the ] at the ], placing fourth in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/29/sports/29track.html|title=Diverse Interests, One Goal|accessdate=2012-07-25|date=2011-04-28|work=]|author=Longman, Jere}}</ref> Wolf won the Indoor National title at the February 1984 USA-Mobil Indoor Track and Field Championship at the ] with a throw of {{convert|69|ft|0.75|in|m|2}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9CNKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NSINAAAAIBAJ&pg=6845,3015714&dq=augie-wolf&hl=en|title=Unenthused Lewis Win Indoor Long Jump Titles|accessdate=2012-07-25|date=1984-02-25|work=]|author=Rosenthal, Bert}}</ref> He was the 1984 United States National champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAOutdoorTF/men/mSP.asp|title=USA Outdoor Track & Field Champions: Men's Shot Put|accessdate=2012-07-24|publisher=]}}</ref> Wolf placed fifth at the ] in ], ], ].<ref name=AWSRL>{{cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wo/augie-wolf-1.html|title=Augie Wolf|accessdate=2012-07-25|publisher=Sports Reference LLC}}</ref> Wolf's career personal bests were {{convert|21.73|m|ftin|1}} in the shot put and {{convert|63.73|m|ftin|1}} in the ].<ref name=AWSRL/> | ||
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During his athletic career, Wolf was involved in one drug testing violation. The ] initially banned Wolf for life after ruling he had refused post-match testing on July 7, 1985 in ], ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OUYsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2s4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5776,5672136&dq=augie-wolf&hl=en|title=Nehemiah, Gault May Be Eligible|accessdate=2012-07-25|date=1986-02-23|work=]}}</ref> Supported by the ], he appealed citing errors in the testing notification. The ban was reduced to an eighteen month suspension and he returned to competition in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/shot-putter-banned-for-refusing-test.html?n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fSubjects%2fT%2fTrack%20and%20Field|title=Shot-putter Banned for Refusing Test |accessdate=2012-07-31|date=1985-10-15|work=]|first=Frank|last=Litsky}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1067559/6/index.htm|title=The Old Men and the Discus |accessdate=2012-07-31|date=1988-07-25|work=]|first=Kenny|last=Moore}}</ref> A | ||
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August Louis "Augie" Wolf (September 3, 1961) is a former American field athlete, known primarily for throwing the shot put. He is a graduate of Princeton University. He is a former United States indoor shot put national champion, United States outdoor shot put national champion, and an Olympian.
Career
Wolf studied and trained at Princeton University from 1979-1983, becoming the current record-holder in the Ivy League with a throw of 67-2. After training in Leverkusen Germany with TSV Bayer 04 he placed 2nd in the 1984 Olympic Trials, earning a spot on the American team at the 1984 Summer Olympics, placing fourth in the shot put competition. Wolf won the Indoor National title at the February 1984 USA-Mobil Indoor Track and Field Championship at the Madison Square Garden with a throw of 69 feet 0.75 inches (21.05 m). He was the 1984 United States National champion. Wolf placed fifth at the 1983 World University Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Wolf's career personal bests were 21.73 metres (71 ft 3.5 in) in the shot put and 63.73 metres (209 ft 1.1 in) in the discus throw.
During his athletic career, Wolf was involved in one drug testing violation. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) initially banned Wolf for life after ruling he had refused post-match testing on July 7, 1985 in Byrkjelo, Norway. Supported by the USA Track & Field Federation, he appealed citing errors in the testing notification. The ban was reduced to an eighteen month suspension and he returned to competition in 1987. A
Personal
Wolf was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is a 1983 graduate of Princeton University. As of 2011 he works for Mitsubishi UJF Securities as an Executive Director. He is married to Anne and has four children. One son, called A.J., who was born on April 28, 1994, redshirted as a college football freshman defensive end for the 2012 Blue Devils. A.J. was a four-time New York State NYSAIS Champion in the shot put and discus, and a Junior National shot put champion. He was also a four-year letterman and two-time New York State Sportswriters Association (NYSSWA) All-State selection in football. He founded and leads US Athletic Trust www.usathletictrust.org, a sport NGO providing support and advocacy for American Olympic athletes.
See also
Notes
- Longman, Jere (2011-04-28). "Diverse Interests, One Goal". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- Rosenthal, Bert (1984-02-25). "Unenthused Lewis Win Indoor Long Jump Titles". The Press-Courier. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- "USA Outdoor Track & Field Champions: Men's Shot Put". USA Track & Field. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
- ^ "Augie Wolf". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- "Nehemiah, Gault May Be Eligible". Herald-Journal. 1986-02-23. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- Litsky, Frank (1985-10-15). "Shot-putter Banned for Refusing Test". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- Moore, Kenny (1988-07-25). "The Old Men and the Discus". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- Litsky, Frank (1981-06-05). "Wolf of Princeton Has Large Talents". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- "U.S. Athletic Trust: Founders". U.S. Athletic Trust. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- "Summer 2011 European Tour". U.S. Athletic Trust. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- "U.S. Athletic Trust: Augie Wolf". U.S. Athletic Trust. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- ^ "A.J. Wolf Bio". GoDuke.com. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- "Team: Duke: Year: 2012 Thru 01/12/13: Player: A.J. Wolf". National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2013-01-12. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
- "#93 A.J. Wolf". GoDuke.com. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
External links
- August Wolf at the IAAF
- Wolf at SportsReference.com
