1. Kara Estelle Winger is an American track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw.
18 Facts About Kara Winger
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At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Kara Winger carried the flag of the United States of America at the closing ceremonies.
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At the 2022 World Athletics Championships, Kara Winger won a silver medal, which made her the first American woman to win a medal in javelin at any World Athletics Championships.
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Kara Winger fouled on her initial attempt, then threw only 48.88 m on a second attempt.
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Kara Winger's third throw went 52.02 m qualifying her as seventh out of eight to make the finals.
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Kara Winger's throw of 63.95 m was a career-best and 0.24 m shy of the national record.
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Kara Winger was unable to perform that well in Berlin.
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Kara Winger's best throw in Berlin was 52.71 m earning her 28th place.
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Kara Winger entered the USA track and field championships held in Eugene, Oregon in 2011.
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Kara Winger's best throw in the world championships was 57.1 point meters, placing her 20th.
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Kara Winger returned to competition in 2013, but was unable to qualify for the 2013 World Championships held in Moscow.
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In 2015, Kara Winger earned an invitation to the World Championships in Athletics held in Beijing.
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Kara Winger's throw of 62.21 m placed her in twelfth, only 0.04 m ahead of the 13th position.
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Kara Winger earned an invitation to the 2017 World Championships held in London.
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In 2022, Kara Winger initially announced she would be retiring after this season making this year's World Championships her last major international event in her career.
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Kara Winger was born in Seattle, Washington in 1986, the daughter of Bruce and Rona Patterson.
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Kara Winger went to Alki Middle School and is a 2004 graduate of Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington.
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Kara Winger attended Purdue University and graduated in 2009, majoring in nutrition, fitness and health.