Ron Backes (born 18 February 1963 in St. Cloud, Minnesota) is an American retired shot putter.
His personal best throw was 21.02 metres, achieved in May 1988 in San Jose. [1]
Competing for the Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field team, Backes won the 1986 shot put at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships with a throw of 21.01 meters. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | ||||
| 1987 | World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 6th | |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 3rd | |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 8th | ||
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 10th | |
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