https://gostanford.com/news/2020/8/3/tra...ecord.aspx
I think she's thinner than she was in college. Totally new way to throw, really. Speed over strength emphasis. I'll bet we start seeing more slender athletes for both men and women in the discus.
(08-02-2020, 08:56 AM)bl82 Wrote:(08-02-2020, 08:36 AM)BobK Wrote: Valarie Allman set the American Record for the discus at 230-2.
Elise Cranny with 3 others set the World Record for the 4x 1500 relay.
No fans at either meet.
Allman’s speed on her release is amazing. Also, she has to be the thinnest elite discus thrower ever.
https://paulmerca.blogspot.com/2020/08/o...rican.html
I think she's thinner than she was in college. Totally new way to throw, really. Speed over strength emphasis. I'll bet we start seeing more slender athletes for both men and women in the discus.