Amber Campbell facts for kids
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| Born | June 5, 1981 Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Hammer throw | ||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 74.03 metres (242.9 ft) (2016) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Updated on 7 October 2012. | |||||||||||||||||
Amber Campbell was born on June 5, 1981. She is an American athlete who is famous for the hammer throw event. She went to Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina. There, she competed for the Chanticleer track team.
Amber Campbell has competed in many big events around the world. She took part in the World Championships several times, starting in 2005. She also represented the USA in the Olympic Games.
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Amber Campbell's Olympic Journey
Amber Campbell competed in three Olympic Games. Her first time at the Olympics was in 2008 in Beijing, China. She also competed in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Her best Olympic performance was at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She made it to the finals and finished in 6th place. This was the highest finish ever for an American woman in the hammer throw at the Olympics!
Personal Best and Records
Amber Campbell's personal best throw is 74.03 meters (about 242 feet 10 inches). She achieved this amazing distance in 2016. This throw helped her win the 2016 United States Olympic Trials.
Her personal best was also a record for athletes aged 35 and over (called a W35 Masters World Record) at that time.
Major Competitions and Medals
Amber Campbell has won several medals in international competitions. She has shown great skill in the hammer throw.
Pan American Games Achievements
- In 2011, she won a bronze medal at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- In 2015, she won a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada.
NACAC Championships Success
- In 2015, Amber Campbell won a gold medal at the NACAC Championships in San José, Costa Rica. This was a big win for her!
