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Beyer, Jamie
- "National Male Athlete of the Year" 1999
- Won four Big 12 titles and earned All-American honors seven times between 1997-2000
- One of the top five throwers in the U.S. and tossed a season-best 69-4 in 2005
- Placed 5th at 2004 Olympic Trials
- Attainted world ranking of 10th by Track and Field News in 2005
- Construction Engineering major at Iowa State
- Started throwing in the seventh grade because his build was too big for running
- In high school made All-State honors basketball team and rose to All-Academic echelon in basketball and football
"He's big and strong and agile and quick and explosive -- pretty much looks like a defensive lineman or a tight end. Most people would think that he was a football player, but he'd tell you that he didn't want to be. His success is built around what he does, he believes he can control his own destiny and that is what he likes to do." - Coach Dan O'Mara
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Height: 6'5"
Born: 29-Dec-76
Resides: San Diego, CA
Event: Shot Put
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