10 Facts About Rachel Yurkovich

Rachel Yurkovich was born on October 10,1986 and is an American javelin thrower.

Rachel Yurkovich competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Rachel Yurkovich graduated from the University of Oregon in 2009.

Rachel Yurkovich was the NCAA women's javelin champion in both 2008 and 2009.

Rachel Yurkovich placed 11th in the finals of the javelin throw at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics.

Rachel Yurkovich placed third at the 2008 US Olympic trials, but failed to qualify for the Games because she had not achieved the Olympic A standard.

At the 2012 Olympics, Rachel Yurkovich's best throw during the qualifying round was 57.92 meters.

Rachel Yurkovich placed 13th in her group and did not qualify for the final.

Rachel Yurkovich made an error in her steps on the first throw, committed a foot fault on the second throw, and achieved her best distance on her third throw.

Rachel Yurkovich is married to a former Danish pole vaulter, Piotr Buciarski, who competed for the University of Oregon.