Background

After completing a successful track and field career at Boise State University, I plan to continue throwing the shot put and discus on a world-class level. My goals for the future include competing for the United States at major international competitions including the Goodwill Games, World Championships, and Olympic Games.

He can be contacted at jarredrome@yahoo.com.

Vital Stats

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 310 lbs
Age: 27
Sport: Track and Field
Events: Shot Put and Discus

Personal Records:
Discus: 221'6"(67.51m)
Shot Put: 66' 2.25"(20.17m)

Best Lifts:
Bench: 545
Squat: 700
Power Clean: 430
Snatch: 305
Power Jerk: 475

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Accomplishments

USA team member; 2001 World U. Games held in Beijing, China
USA team member; 2000 NACAC Games held in Monterrey, Mexico
Six-time NCAA Division I All American

1997
#1 ranked collegiate in the USA, Discus
Big West Conference all-time record holder, Discus.
3-time Big West Conference Champion, Discus
Boise State University record holder, Shot Put and Discus.

2000
NACAC under 25 Games: Monterrey, Mexico: 2nd place in both Shot Put and Discus. Thirty countries represented.
Olympic Trials: 8th place, Shot Put; 13th place, Discus
NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships: 5th place, Shot Put; 7th place, Discus
Big West Conference Championships: 1st place, Discus at 205'0 (new all time meet record). 2nd place, Shot Put
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships: 11th place, Shot Put

2001
World U. Games: 8th place, Discus; 164 countries represented.
USA Championships: 5th place, Discus 2002
Highest world ranking 4th; Discus
Highest world ranking 8th; Shot Put
Fresno Relays Champion; Discus
Hartnell Throws Classic Champion; Discus
USA Championships: 8th place; Discus

2004
US Champion in the Discus
US Olympic Team Member

Articles :: Sorted By Date

Explosive Strength Workout!
This is the 8-Week Program that I used two months before the World U. Games held in Beijing China, in August of 2001.
Section: Training :: Jan 20, 2002

An Interview With Olympian Jarred Rome!
Find out what happened to Jarred at the 2004 Athens Olympics, what his training is like, what is next for him and more...
Section: Contests :: Aug 27, 2004

Explosive Strength Workout, 8 Weeks: January-March, 2007.
Another 8 weeks of intense training. For this series of workouts I am training 5 days a week and go from late January-March. Full details of my training during that time is right here.
Section: Sports :: Oct 31, 2007

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