Michelle Carter (athlete)
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Michelle Denee Carter (born October 12, 1985) is an American shot putter. She is the former American record holder in the event with a distance of 20.63 m (67 ft 8 in) set at the 2016 Olympic Games. She was inducted into the Texas Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Full name | Michelle Denee Carter |
Nationality | American |
Born | (1985-10-12) October 12, 1985 (age 38) San Jose, California, United States |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1] |
Weight | 260 lb (118 kg)[2] |
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Country | United States |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Shot put |
College team | Texas Longhorns |
Turned pro | 2007 |
Coached by | Michael Carter |
Retired | 2022 |
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