Gary Stenlund

Gary Michael Stenlund (born August 7, 1940) is an American athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1] Throwing for Oregon State University, he finished second at the 1960 NCAA Championships.[2]

Gary Stenlund

Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	(1940-08-07) August 7, 1940 Longview, Washington
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Javelin throw
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing the  United States Pan American Games 1967 Winnipeg Javelin Throw

Stenlund's career was probably held back by his problem with alcoholism which showed even during his participation in the Olympic Trials.[3] He was well into his 40s before he achieved sobriety following several DUI arrests.

Returning to Masters competition, he is the current World Record holder in the M75 Javelin throw. He is also the former M70 world record holder, set in Sacramento, California, while winning the Masters Athletics World Championships.[4]

References

1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gary Stenlund Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
2. "Gary Stenlund-246-3-Javelin-NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Championships". Oregon Runners. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
3. Hoffer, Richard (September 22, 2009). "Something in the Air: American Passion and Defiance in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics". Simon and Schuster. Retrieved April 21, 2018 – via Google Books.
4. http://www.sincerus.biz/wma/results/2011sacramento/2011m.pdf