2019 ITCCCA Clinic Speaker: Ryan Whiting

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Ryan Whiting is one of the greatest shot putters ever to chuck the orb. As a collegiate thrower at Arizona State, Ryan won six NCAA titles (five in the shot, one in the discus) and set the NCAA indoor shot put record with a throw of 71’3 ½”. As a professional, Ryan won shot put gold at the 2012 and 2014 Indoor World Championships and silver at the 2013 Outdoor World Championships. As his career has advanced, Ryan has taken an interest in coaching, and many young throwers have benefited from the drills and technical advice that he posts on Instagram. In addition, Ryan happens to be a great guy. Rob Lasorsa, the long time USATF Shot Put Development Chair, says that “Not only is Ryan a tremendously accomplished athlete, he is also extremely intelligent, a wonderful family man, and an excellent coach. For younger athletes at all levels, Ryan is the epitome of a perfect role model. Simply an immensely professional person and the definition of ‘Class.’”