Curtis Thompson (javelin thrower)

American javelin thrower (born 1996)

Curtis Thompson

Thompson at the 2024 United States Olympic trials

Personal information
Nationality| American
Born|  (1996-02-08) 8 February 1996 (age 29)
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Sport
Sport| Athletics
Event| javelin
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)| Javelin: 87.70 (East Stroudsburg, 2022)

Medal record

Men's athletics
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
| 2023 Santiago | Javelin

Curtis Thompson (born February 8, 1996) is an American athlete who throws the javelin.[1]

## Career

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Born in Trenton, New Jersey, and raised in Florence Township, New Jersey, Thompson is a 2014 graduate of Florence Township Memorial High School.[2] Thompson won the NCAA title for Mississippi State University in 2016, and he also won the 2018 USATF Championship. He has won three national javelin titles in his career.[3]

At the 2020 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) held in Eugene, Oregon, on June 21, 2021, Thompson captured the javelin title with a top throw of 82.78 meters to beat runner-up Michael Shuey, whose top throw was 79.24. Riley Dolezal finished third with a throw of 77.07. Thompson individually recorded the four best throws of the competition. Representing his country at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Thompson qualified for the final.[4]

He was selected for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.[5] He won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile in November 2023.[6]

In August 2024, Thompson threw a 76.79 at the 2024 Summer Olympics qualifications, placing him at 13th place and failing to qualify for the finals.[7]

## Personal life

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His parents are Scott and Karen Thompson. He has one brother, Christopher, who was a collegiate basketball player. Thompson's athletic genes carry through the family as he has several aunts, uncles, and cousins who played badminton for the Jamaican national team.

## References

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1. ^ "Curtis THOMPSON | Profile". worldathletics.org.
2. ^ Curtis Thompson, United States national track and field team. Accessed November 16, 2021. "Birthplace: Trenton, N.J. Hometown: Florence, N.J. High School: Florence Township Memorial High School (Florence, N.J.) ‘14"
3. ^ Lambert, Jim. "Thompson Wins Javelin, Spot On Olympic Team Virtual Lock". NJ MileSplit.
4. ^ "The Latest: Thompson earns the javelin title at trials". Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
5. ^ Gault, Jonathan (August 7, 2023). "USATF Announces 2023 World Championship Roster". letsrun.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
6. ^ "MATTHEW LUDWIG, RACHEL MCCOY AND CURTIS THOMPSON GRAB GOLD, GIVING AMERICANS 25 MEDALS AT PAN AMERICAN GAMES". Runnerspace. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
7. ^ "HIGHLIGHT: Curtis Thompson falls short in javelin qualification".

## External links

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* Curtis Thompson at World Athletics
* Curtis Thompson at www.USATF.org
* Curtis Thompson at Team USA (archive March 19, 2023)
* Curtis Thompson at Olympedia
* Curtis Thompson at Olympics.com
* Curtis Thompson at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
* Curtis Thompson at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games

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Pan American Champions in men's javelin throw

* 1951:  Ricardo Héber (ARG)
* 1955:  Franklin Held (USA)
* 1959:  Buster Quist (USA)
* 1963:  Dan Studney (USA)
* 1967:  Frank Covelli (USA)
* 1971:  Cary Feldmann (USA)
* 1975:  Sam Colson (USA)
* 1979:  Duncan Atwood (USA)
* 1983:  Laslo Babits (CAN)
* 1987:  Duncan Atwood (USA)
* 1991:  Ramón González (CUB)
* 1995:  Emeterio González (CUB)
* 1999:  Emeterio González (CUB)
* 2003:  Emeterio González (CUB)
* 2007:  Guillermo Martínez (CUB)
* 2011:  Guillermo Martínez (CUB)
* 2015:  Keshorn Walcott (TTO)
* 2019:  Anderson Peters (GRN)
* 2023:  Curtis Thompson (USA)

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2020 USA Olympic track and field team

Qualification|

2020 United States Olympic trials (track and field)

Men's track
and road athletes|

* Abdihakem Abdirahman
* Devon Allen
* Ronnie Baker
* Kenny Bednarek
* Rai Benjamin
* Hillary Bor
* Trayvon Bromell
* Matthew Centrowitz Jr.
* Paul Chelimo
* Michael Cherry
* Nick Christie
* Bryce Deadmon (r)
* Mason Ferlic
* Grant Fisher
* Elija Godwin
* Cravon Gillespie (r)
* Cole Hocker
* Grant Holloway
* Bryce Hoppel
* Isaiah Jewett
* David Kendziera
* Fred Kerley
* Benard Keter
* Woody Kincaid
* Joe Klecker
* Erriyon Knighton
* Noah Lyles
* Clayton Murphy
* Michael Norman
* Vernon Norwood (r)
* Yared Nuguse
* Jacob Riley
* Daniel Roberts
* Randolph Ross
* Galen Rupp
* Kenny Selmon
* Trevor Stewart

Men's
field athletes|

* Steve Bastien
* Chris Benard
* Will Claye
* Ryan Crouser
* Marquis Dendy
* Mason Finley
* JuVaughn Harrison
* Daniel Haugh
* Reggie Jagers
* Joe Kovacs
* KC Lightfoot
* Matt Ludwig
* Sam Mattis
* Steffin McCarter
* Shelby McEwen
* Chris Nilsen
* Payton Otterdahl
* Garrett Scantling
* Donald Scott
* Michael Shuey
* Darryl Sullivan
* Curtis Thompson
* Rudy Winkler
* Alex Young
* Zach Ziemek

Women's track
and road athletes|

* Anavia Battle
* Christina Clemons
* Anna Cockrell
* Emma Coburn
* Valerie Constien
* Elise Cranny
* Gabbi Cunningham
* Teahna Daniels
* Kendall Ellis
* Allyson Felix
* Courtney Frerichs
* English Gardner
* Kendra Harrison
* Quanera Hayes
* Aleia Hobbs (r)
* Lynna Irby (r)
* Wadeline Jonathas
* Sally Kipyego
* Heather MacLean
* Taylor Manson
* Cory McGee
* Sydney McLaughlin
* Alicia Monson
* Athing Mu
* Dalilah Muhammad
* Javianne Oliver
* Elinor Purrier St. Pierre
* Jenna Prandini
* Raevyn Rogers
* Rachel Schneider
* Karissa Schweizer
* Molly Seidel
* Emily Sisson
* Robyn Stevens
* Gabrielle Thomas
* Aliphine Tuliamuk
* Kaylin Whitney (r)
* Ajeé Wilson

Women's
field athletes|

* Valarie Allman
* Brooke Andersen
* Adelaide Aquilla
* Gwen Berry
* Erica Bougard
* Quanesha Burks
* Tynita Butts-Townsend
* Kelsey Card
* Vashti Cunningham
* Tara Davis
* Rachel Dincoff
* Tori Franklin
* Ariana Ince
* Annie Kunz
* Morgann LeLeux
* Maggie Malone
* Rachel McCoy
* Jasmine Moore
* Sandi Morris
* Katie Nageotte
* Keturah Orji
* DeAnna Price
* Jessica Ramsey
* Brittney Reese
* Raven Saunders
* Kendell Williams
* Kara Winger

Coaches|

* Robyne Johnson (women's assistant coach)
* Gary Aldrich (men's assistant coach)
* Nat Page (men's assistant coach)
* Stanley Redwine (men's assistant coach)
* Sandra Fowler (women's assistant coach)
* Michael Holloway (men's head coach)
* LaTanya Sheffield (women's assistant coach)
* Rose Monday (women's head coach)
* Darryl Woodson (men's assistant coach)
* Marsha Seagrave (Women's Head Manager)
* Tim Weaver (Men's Head Manager)
* Megan Watson (women's assistant coach)
* Manny Bautista Event Manager
* Danielle Siebert Event Manager

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2024 USA Olympic track and field team

Qualification|

* 2024 United States Olympic trials (track and field)
* 2024 United States Olympic trials (marathon)

Men's track
and road athletes|

* Conner Mantz
* Clayton Young
* Grant Fisher
* Woody Kincaid
* Nico Young
* Kenneth Rooks
* Matthew Wilkinson
* James Corrigan
* Noah Lyles
* Kenny Bednarek
* Fred Kerley
* Cole Hocker
* Yared Nuguse
* Hobbs Kessler
* Quincy Hall
* Michael Norman
* Christopher Bailey
* Grant Holloway
* Freddie Crittenden
* Daniel Roberts
* Erriyon Knighton
* Abdihamid Nur
* Bryce Hoppel
* Brandon Miller
* Rai Benjamin
* CJ Allen
* Trevor Bassitt
* Quincy Wilson
* Graham Blanks
* Christian Coleman
* Bryce Deadmon
* Kyree King
* Courtney Lindsey
* Vernon Norwood

Men's field athletes|

* Ryan Crouser
* Joe Kovacs
* Payton Otterdahl
* Heath Baldwin
* Zach Ziemek
* Harrison Williams
* Sam Kendricks
* Chris Nilsen
* Jacob Wooten
* Curtis Thompson
* Capers Williamson
*   * Andrew Evans
* Joseph Brown
* Daniel Haugh
* Rudy Winkler
* Shelby McEwen
* Salif Mane
* Russell Robinson
* Donald Scott

Women's track
and road athletes|

* Fiona O'Keeffe
* Emily Sisson
* Dakotah Lindwurm
* Sha'Carri Richardson
* Melissa Jefferson
* Twanisha Terry
* Kendall Ellis
* Aaliyah Butler
* Alexis Holmes
* Elle St. Pierre
* Elise Cranny
* Karissa Schweizer
* Nia Akins
* Allie Wilson
* Juliette Whittaker
* Valerie Constien
* Courtney Wayment
* Marisa Howard
* Gabrielle Thomas
* Brittany Brown
* McKenzie Long
* Weini Kelati
* Masai Russell
* Alaysha Johnson
* Grace Stark
* Nikki Hiltz
* Emily Mackay
* Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
* Anna Cockrell
* Jasmine Jones
* Whittni Morgan
* Parker Valby
* Kaylyn Brown
* Tamari Davis
* Quanera Hayes
* Aleia Hobbs
* Shamier Little
* Isabella Whittaker

Women's field athletes|

* Jasmine Moore
* Keturah Orji
* Tori Franklin
* Annette Echikunwoke
* DeAnna Price
* Erin Reese
* Rachel Glenn
* Vashti Cunningham
* Anna Hall
* Chari Hawkins
* Taliyah Brooks
* Valarie Allman
*   * Veronica Fraley
* Tara Davis-Woodhall
* Monae' Nichols
* Chase Jackson
* Raven Saunders
* Jaida Ross
* Bridget Williams
* Katie Moon
* Brynn King
* Maggie Malone-Hardin

Coaches|

* LaTanya Sheffield (women's head coach - Sprints/hurdles)
* Stanley Redwine (men's head coach - Distance)
* Delethea Quarles (women's Jumps/Multis)
* Nic Petersen (men's Jumps/Multis)
* Ashley Kovacs (women's Throws)
* Gary Aldrich (men's Throws)
* Amy Begley (women's Distance)
* Michael Ford (men's Sprints/Hurdles)
* Mike Marsh (men's Relays)
* Michelle Freeman (women's Relays)
* Danielle Siebert (women's Head Manager)
* Manny Bautista (men's Head Manager)
* Tim Weaver (Event Manager)
* Demetria Davis (Event Manager)

Medical Staff|

* Monique Burton (Medical Doctor)
* Amadeus Mason (Medical Doctor)
* Asdrubal Lopez (Chiropractor)
* Connie Hayes (Chiropractor)
* Dustin Williams (Athletic Trainer)
* Christie Coad (Athletic Trainer)
* Jerrica Thomas (Physical Therapist)
* Chris Margallo (Physical Therapist)
* Harris Patel (Physician Assistant/Athletic Trainer)
* Chris Yee (Licensed Massage Therapist)
* Chris Thomas (Licensed Massage Therapist)
* Ena Weinstein (Athletic Trainer/Licensed (Licensed Massage Therapist)
* Chris Stanley (Sports Psychologist)
* Sean McCann (Sports Psychologist)
* Alicia Glass (Dietician)
* Mackenzie White (Dietician)
* Rikki Keen (Dietician)
* Kiki Cruickshank (HPTC/CDFAS Medical Staff)
* Brittany Garcia (HPTC/CDFAS Medical Staff)

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US National Championship winners in men's javelin throw

1909–1979
Amateur Athletic Union|

* 1909: Ralph Rose
* 1910: Bruno Brodd
* 1911: Ollie Snedigar
* 1912: Harry Lott
* 1913: Bruno Brodd
* 1914–19: George Bronder
* 1920–21: Milton Angier
* 1922: Flint Hanner
* 1923: Harry Hoffman
* 1924: John Leyden
* 1925: Zeke Bonura
* 1926: John Kuck
* 1927: Charles Harlow
* 1928: Creth Hines
* 1929: Jess Mortensen
* 1930–31: James DeMers
* 1932: Malcolm MetcalfNote
* 1933: Lee Bartlett
* 1934: Ralston LeGore
* 1935: Horace Odell
* 1936: John Mottram
* 1937: William Reitz
* 1938: Nick Vukmanic
* 1939–42: Boyd Brown
* 1943–44: Martin Biles
* 1945: Earl Marshall
* 1946: Garland Adair
* 1947–48: Steve Seymour
* 1949: Bud Held
* 1950: Steve Seymour
* 1951: Bud Held
* 1952: Bill Miller
* 1953–55: Bud Held
* 1956: Cy Young
* 1957: Bob Voiles
* 1958: Bud Held
* 1959–60: Al Cantello
* 1961: John Fromm
* 1962: Dan Studney
* 1963: Larry Stuart
* 1964: Frank Covelli
* 1965: Bill Floerke
* 1966: John Tushaus
* 1967: Delmon McNabb
* 1968: Frank Covelli
* 1969: Mark Murro
* 1970–71: Bill Skinner
* 1972: Fred Luke
* 1973: Cary Feldmann
* 1974: Sam Colson
* 1975: Richard George
* 1976: Fred Luke
* 1977: Bruce Kennedy
* 1978: Bill Schmidt
* 1979: Duncan Atwood

1980–1992
The Athletics Congress|

* 1980: Duncan Atwood
* 1981: Bruce Kennedy
* 1982: Bob Roggy
* 1983: Rod Ewaliko
* 1984: Curt Ransford
* 1985–86: Tom Petranoff
* 1987: Duncan Atwood
* 1988: Dave Stephens
* 1989: Mike Barnett
* 1990: Vince Labosky
* 1991: Mike Barnett
* 1992: Tom Pukstys

1993–onwards
USA Track & Field|

* 1993: Tom Pukstys
* 1994: Todd Riech
* 1995: Tom Pukstys
* 1996: Todd Riech
* 1997–99: Tom Pukstys
* 2000–07: Breaux Greer
* 2008: Bobby Smith
* 2009: Chris Hill
* 2010: Sean Furey
* 2011: Mike Hazle
* 2012: Sam Humphreys
* 2013: Riley Dolezal
* 2014–15: Sean Furey
* 2016: Cyrus Hostetler
* 2017: Riley Dolezal
* 2018: Curtis Thompson
* 2019: Michael Shuey
* 20212020 OT: Curtis Thompson

Olympic Trials|

* The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.

* 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notes|

* Kenneth Churchill had the longest throw in the 1932 competition (which doubled as the Olympic Trials), ahead of Malcolm Metcalf. However, Churchill qualified for the final only due to a late rule change by the U.S. Olympic Committee, allowing eight rather than five finalists. As this rule change applied only to the Olympic Trials, Churchill is considered to have won at the Trials and Metcalf at the national championships, even though they were the same meet.

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