Hammer throw isn’t a sport that gets a tremendous amount of attention in the sports world. Indeed, it is an anomaly in sport, in that the champions usually begin to make their mark in the late 20s and in their 30s. Rudy Winkler, who is just 23, has already made a big name for himself, breaking several records as well as competing in the Olympics. A graduate transfer to Rutgers from Cornell, Winkler is preparing to defend his NCAA title at the Track and Field Championships later this week in Eugene, Oregon. On the Banks caught up with Rudy before he headed west.
Rutgers’ Rudy Winkler Sets Out To Defend NCAA Title In Hammer Throw
