Jason Tunks
Olympic athlete
1975 –
Who is Jason Tunks?
Jason Tunks is a retired international level discus thrower representing Canada.
Quick Notes:
Holder of Canadian National Record at 67.88m
Ranked as a top-ten discus thrower in the world for ten consecutive years
Graduated from Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School in London
Attended Southern Methodist University in Texas on a track scholarship
6'6, 270 lbs.
Former shot putter
Owner of Olympic Fitness in London, Ontario
In 2012, Tunks was inducted into the London Sports Hall of Fame
Personal Bests:
Discus throw - 67.88m - ACU, Abilene, Texas, May 14, 1998 - National Record
Shot put - Outdoor: 19.06m - Austin, Texas, April 5, 1997 Indoor: 18.97m - Blacksburg, Virginia, February 23, 2001
In 2012, Tunks was inducted into the London Sports Hall of Fame.
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- Born
- May 7, 1975
London - Nationality
- Canada
- Education
- Southern Methodist University
- Lived in
- London
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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