So many people dream of making it to the Olympics; few understand how hard it is to make it there. 2016 is proof that this is the hardest team to make. So many veterans missed the team this year, and so many teenagers proved their spot on the team. The standards are higher than ever in the javelin and I count myself lucky to be on such a fantastic team. But now is when training has been the hardest on me. It is a mental grind. The track ...continue reading

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y10E5eiNgJ8 May 21, 2016 Tucson Elite Throws Classic - Tucson, Arizona Cyrus Hostetler's third throw 83.83m ( ...continue reading

My career has had a lot of ups and downs. I rode out the lows because I saw potential in myself. I saw that God has given me a talent and I should be the best version of me that I can be. This doesn’t mean I haven’t doubted myself or my ability. As a javelin thrower you make very little money, you train hard, and endure lots of physical pain and hardship; you end up doubting yourself every year and question why you should continue. But ...continue reading