Karin Kiefer Smith is a retired female javelin thrower from the United States. She was born in Germany. She is a three-time Olympian. Smith qualified for a fourth, the 1980 U.S. Olympic team, but was unable to compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. She did, however, receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in 1901, It is the oldest of three polytechnic universities within the California State University system. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo emphasizes a “learn by doing” philosophy, integrating hands-on, practical experiences into its curriculum. As of Fall 2022, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo had approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is well-regarded for its undergraduate programs, having been ranked 1st among Regional Universities in the Western US in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The university is home to several nationally recognized programs, particularly in engineering, architecture, and business, with the College of Engineering and the Orfalea College of Business standing out for their academic excellence and industry connections. Most of the university's athletic teams participate in the Big West Conference.
The Robert A. Mott Athletics Center is a 3,032-seat, indoor multi-purpose arena on the campus of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California.
Mustang Memorial Field, formerly known as Mustang Stadium and then Alex G. Spanos Stadium, is an 11,075-seat multi-purpose stadium located on the campus of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. It is the home field of the Cal Poly Mustangs football and soccer teams.
Cecil Turner is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1970 season, when he tied a record by returning four kickoffs for touchdowns, a record that still stands.
James Joseph Tuthill is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at California Polytechnic State University.
The Cal Poly Mustangs are the football team representing California Polytechnic State University located in San Luis Obispo, California.
Kaaron Conwright is a former American sprinter who specialized in the 100-metre dash.
Robin Baggett Stadium is a baseball venue located on the campus of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is home to the Cal Poly Mustangs baseball team, a member of the Division I Big West Conference. The stadium is named for Robin Baggett, a former baseball player at Cal Poly.
The Cal Poly Mustangs are the athletic teams representing California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. The university fields twenty-two teams and compete in NCAA Division I; they are primarily members of the Big West Conference, but the football team plays in the Big Sky Conference, the wrestling team is an associate member of the Pac-12 Conference, and the swimming and diving program competes as an affiliate member in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.
Mohinder Singh Gill is a retired Indian triple jumper who competed at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
The 2004 Cal Poly Mustangs football team represented California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as member of the Great West Conference (GWC) during the 2004 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Rich Ellerson, Cal Poly compiled an overall record of 9–2 with a mark of 4–1 in conference play, winning the GWC title. The team outscored its opponents 336 to 183 for the season. The Mustangs played home games at Mustang Stadium in San Luis Obispo, California.
The 1940 Cal Poly Mustangs football team represented California Polytechnic School—now known as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo—as an independent during the 1940 college football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Howie O'Daniels, Cal Poly compiled a record of 6–3. The team outscored its opponents 148 to 83 for the season.
Kamil Kassam Loud is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football for the Cal Poly Mustangs. He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders.
Paul Sverchek is a former American football defensive tackle. He played for the Minnesota Vikings in 1984.
Brooks Thomas Lee is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).
James Joe Childs is an American former professional football wide receiver who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at Cal Poly.
Seth Burford is an American former professional football quarterback, playing for the National Football League (NFL)'s then-San Diego Chargers in 2002. He played college football at Idaho State and then Cal Poly.
Louis Bernard Jackson is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL), playing for the New York Giants in 1981. He played college football for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Kyle Shotwell is a former American football linebacker, best known for winning the 2006 Buck Buchanan Award, awarded annually to the national defensive player of the year in the NCAA's Football Championship Subdivision.
