| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 26, 1968 Kansas City, Kansas, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | Javelin throw |
| College team | Johnson County University of Arkansas |
Ed Kaminski (born March 26, 1968, in Kansas City, Kansas) is a retired American track and field athlete who specialized in the javelin throw. [1] He represented his country at three consecutive World Championships although without qualifying for the final on any occasion. In addition he won the silver medal at the 1993 Summer Universiade.
His personal best in the event is 82.44 meters (270 ft 6 in) set in Emporia in 1994. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | ||||
| 1991 | Universiade | Sheffield, United Kingdom | 9th | 72.16 m |
| 1993 | Universiade | Buffalo, United States | 2nd | 77.52 m |
| World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 19th (q) | 75.70 m | |
| 1995 | Pan American Games | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 6th | 72.30 m |
| World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 29th (q) | 71.92 m | |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 35th (q) | 69.42 m |
| 1998 | Goodwill Games | Uniondale, United States | 5th | 74.08 m |
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