Track and Field

Amber Campbell

Olympian 2008, 2012, 2016

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'7"

Age

43

Hometown

Indianapolis , IN

Education

Pike High School (Indianapolis, Ind.) ‘99 Coastal Carolina University ’04, Psychology

Personal
Daughter of James and Evette Campbell...Has three brothers, Brian, Donnie and Michael...Five-time NCAA All-American...Works as a personal trainer when she is not training...Serves as a volunteer assistant coach for throwers at Coastal Carolina University after finishing her career as one of the most distinguished athletes in school history.
Career Highlights
  • 2015 Pan American Games, silver (hammer throw)
  • 2012 Olympic Trials champion
  • 2011 Pan American Games, bronze (hammer throw)
  • 2010 Indoor Visa champion
  • Three-time Big South Women’s Track Athlete of the Year
Olympic Experience
  • 3-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 6th (Hammer Throw - Women)
    • Olympic Games London 2012, 9th (Hammer Throw - Women)
    • Olympic Games Beijing 2008, 19th (Hammer Throw - Women)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2015 – 12th (Hammer Throw - Women)
  • Years of participation: Hammer Throw - Women 2005, 2009, 2015
  • Top finish: 11th – 2009 (Hammer Throw - Women)
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Personal Website
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