Rachel Yurkovich

Rachel Yurkovich (born October 10, 1986) is an American javelin thrower. She was the NCAA women’s javelin champion in 2008 and 2009 while studying at the University of Oregon. Yurkovich competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where her best qualifying-round throw was 57.92 meters. She placed 11th in the javelin final at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics.

Born

October 10, 1986

Olympic competition

2012 Summer Olympics, London

NCAA titles

Women’s javelin champion, 2008 and 2009