Was Valarie Allman a dancer?

Aspired to be a professional dancer, Allman became a discus thrower on the advice of his high school track and field coach. But she never gives up on dancing as it improves her movement and makes her body flexible.

Where did Valarie Allman go to college?

It was the first time a Stanford woman had won a conference discus crown. Fifth at the NCAA Championships with a throw of 184-11.

How far did Valarie Allman throw the discus in the Olympics?

Valarie Allman of the United States’ opening throw of 68.98m was enough for her to hold onto Olympic gold in the women’s discus at the Olympic Stadium.

What is Valerie Adams personal best throw?

She is a four-time World champion, four-time World Indoor champion, two-time Olympic, three-time Commonwealth Games champion and twice IAAF Continental Cup winner. She has a personal best throw of 21.24 metres outdoors and 20.98 m indoors. These marks are Oceanian, Commonwealth and New Zealand national records.