Erica Wheeler (javelin thrower)

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Erica Wheeler
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NationalityAmerican
Born (1967-11-28) November 28, 1967 (age 57)
Pretoria, South Africa
Sport
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw

Erica Wheeler (born November 28, 1967) is an American athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1996 Summer Olympics. [1]

Wheeler was an All-American thrower for the Stanford Cardinal track and field team, finishing runner-up in the javelin at the 1988 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Erica Wheeler Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  2. "Javelin throw at the NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA . Retrieved December 28, 2024.