12 Facts About Andy Bloom

Andrew Bloom was born on August 11,1973 and is an American former Olympic shot putter, two-time national indoor shot put champion, World University Games shot put champion, and NCAA champion in both discus and shot put.

Andy Bloom later lived in Niskayuna, New York, where he attended Niskayuna High School, graduating in 1991.

Andy Bloom earned a master's degree in mathematics education from Wake Forest University in 1998.

Andy Bloom currently teaches mathematics at Ohlone College in Fremont, CA.

Andy Bloom attended Wake Forest University as an undergraduate, graduating in 1996.

Andy Bloom became the eighth male in NCAA history to win that double.

Andy Bloom won a silver medal in the discus at the 1997 World University Games, and was ranked third in the US in the discus in 1997.

Andy Bloom was fourth in shot put at the World Outdoor Championships in 1999.

Andy Bloom was ranked fifth in the world in both shot put and discus in 1999, and third in the US in shot put and second in discus.

Andy Bloom was honored by the US Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.

Andy Bloom serves as Assistant Coach at the University of California at Davis.

Andy Bloom is the strength and conditioning coach for the UC Davis athletics program.