Duncan Atwood

Duncan Atwood won the Pan American Games javelin throw in 1979 and 1987. He was TAC Champion in 1979-80 and 1987. He also competed internationally at the 1979 World Cup (8th) and the 1987 World Championships (12th). Atwood qualified to compete at the 1983 Pan American Games but left Caracas, Venezuela after the announcement of very strict drug testing at those Games. In August 1985 he tested positive for a prohibited stimulant at a competition in Koblenz, Germany. He was initially banned for life by IAAF, but the ban was reduced and he returned to competition in 1987.

Atwood graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in kinesiology in 1978. After spending 10 years throwing internationally, with a top world ranking of #3 in 1985, he returned to U Washington to obtain an MBA in 1986. He later began a career coaching, including working as a biomechanics consultant with USA Track & Field, and as a throws coach at his alma mater. He also coached at the Ironwood Throws Camp.

Personal Best: JT – 94.05 (308-7) (1985-old); 82.73 (271-5) (1987-new).