| Michael Putman |
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Putnam's Bests
Shot Put: 63'11"
Discus: 179'8"
High School
• Competed for Team USA at the Junior Pan-Am Games in Brazil, placing fifth in the shot with a throw of 17.50m.
• Placed third in the shot put (63'11") and fifth in the discus (179'8") at the Nike Outdoor Nationals.
• Earned a pair of All-America awards.
• Won the Junior National title in the shot put with a winning throw of 61'7".
• Won back-to-back FHSAA 4A state titles in the shot put and discus.
• Also won a pair of regional championships in the shot put and one in the discus to go along with five district titles in the two events.
• Named 2006 and 2007 Dade County Male Track Athlete
of the Year.
• Broke the school record in both events, and rates fifth all-time in the state of Florida in the shot.
Personal
Born March 7, 1989...Majoring in business.
