Russell Tucker’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro South African athletics competitor
Is Athlete
From South Africa
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

11 April 1990, Barberton, Umjindi Local Municipality, Ehlanzeni District Municipality, South Africa

Age 30 years
Star sign Aries

Russell Wayne George Tucker (born 11 April 1990) is a South African athlete specialising in the discus throw. He won several medals on continental level including the gold at the 2015 African Games as well as Gold Medal in 2016 African games and silver at the 2014 African Championships.

His personal best in the event is 64.24 metres set in Pretoria in 2016.

Due to Injury, Russell Tucker Retired from Discus in May 2016.

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  South Africa
2011 All-Africa Games Maputo, Mozambique 3rd Discus throw 55.98 m
2012 African Championships Porto Novo, Benin 3rd Discus throw 57.99 m
2014 African Championships Marrakech, Morocco 2nd Discus throw 62.15 m
2015 Universiade Gwangju, South Korea 7th Discus throw 57.31 m
African Games Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo 1st Discus throw 60.41 m
2016 African Championships Durban, South Africa 1st Discus throw 61.44 m

Progression

  • 2012 – 58.84
  • 2013 – 59.27
  • 2014 – 62.15
  • 2015 – 62.74
  • 2016 – 64.24
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