Tara Loper

USAWomen

Birth dateAug 12, 1977

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Tara Loper is a United States thrower, born on August 12, 1977. She competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.

Her personal bests include 14.16 in the SP, 14.16 in the SP, 54.02 in the DT and 65.57 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

Hammer Throw

65.57

#475 all-time

Discus Throw

54.02

2004 season best

63.33

Jun 6, 2004 · Akron, OH (USA)

2004 season best

Age

49 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Hammer Throw 65.57 (#475 all-time), Discus Throw 54.02, 2004 season best 63.33 (Jun 6, 2004, Akron, OH (USA)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

SPi

14.16

54.02

65.57

#475 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2004	HT	63.33	-	Jun 6, 2004	↓	Akron, OH (USA)
2003	DT	54.02	-	May 10, 2003	↓	Akron, OH (USA)
2003	HT	65.57	-	May 3, 2003	↓	Columbus, OH (USA)
2002	SPi	14.16	-	Jan 26, 2002	→	Chapel Hill, NC (USA) (i)
2002	SP	14.16	-	Jan 26, 2002	→	-
2002	weight-throw	21.17	-	Dec 12, 2002	-	-
2002	DT	52.96	-	Jun 8, 2002	↓	Athens, GA (USA)
2002	HT	59.24	-	May 4, 2002	↓	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2001	HT	59.13	-	Jun 22, 2001	↓	Eugene, OR (USA)
2000	DT	47.20	-	May 11, 2000	↓	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2000	HT	55.56	-	May 11, 2000	↓	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1999	DT	48.66	-	Apr 30, 1999	↓	Bloomington, IN (USA)
1999	HT	49.92	-	May 15, 1999	↓	Bloomington, IN (USA)

2004

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	52.95	-	Jul 12	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
HT	56.01	-	Jul 3	Bloomington USATF Club Championships, Bloomington, IN
HT	63.33	-	Jun 6	Akron, OH
HT	58.10	-	May 21	Berea Baldwin Wallace Twilight Meet, Berea, OH
HT	57.96	-	May 15	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
HT	54.87	-	Apr 30	Columbus Jesse Owens Track Classic, Columbus, OH

2003

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	60.23	-	Jun 19	USA Championships, Palo Alto, CA
HT	64.12	-	May 16	Berea, OH
DT	54.02	-	May 10	Akron Campbell/Wright Open, Akron, OH
HT	63.11	-	May 10	Akron Campbell/Wright Open, Akron, OH
DT	50.95	-	May 3	Columbus Jesse Owens Track Classic, Columbus, OH
HT	65.57	-	May 3	Columbus Jesse Owens Track Classic, Columbus, OH
HT	63.56	-	Apr 26	Philadelphia Penn Relays OD, Philadelphia, PA
HT	56.39	-	Apr 4	Columbus Ohio State Relays, Columbus, OH
HT	64.25	-	Mar 29	Gainesville Florida Relays Invitational, Gainesville, FL
DT	53.10	-	Mar 29	Gainesville Florida Relays Invitational, Gainesville, FL

2002

21 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
weight-throw	21.17	-	Dec 12	Findlay Oiler Opener, Findlay, OH (i)
HT	57.69	-	Jun 23	USA Championships
DT	51.33	-	Jun 22	USA Championships, Palo Alto, CA
HT	59.23	-	Jun 8	Athens Georgia Throwing Meeting, Athens, GA
DT	52.96	-	Jun 8	Athens Georgia Throwing Meeting, Athens, GA
HT	55.42	-	May 18	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
DT	51.04	-	May 18	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
DT	52.52	-	May 4	Indianapolis Butler Twilight, Indianapolis, IN
HT	59.24	-	May 4	Indianapolis Butler Twilight, Indianapolis, IN
HT	53.32	-	Apr 27	Philadelphia Penn Relays OD, Philadelphia, PA
HT	57.76	-	Apr 20	Athens Bulldog Limited, Athens, GA
HT	57.51	-	Apr 13	Chapel Hill UNC Invitational, Chapel Hill, NC
DT	49.50	-	Apr 6	Fresno Bob Mathias Fresno Relays, Fresno, CA
HT	56.75	-	Apr 6	Fresno Bob Mathias Fresno Relays, Fresno, CA
DT	51.88	-	Mar 30	Gainesville Florida Relays Invitational, Gainesville, FL
HT	55.55	-	Mar 30	Gainesville Florida Relays Invitational, Gainesville, FL
DT	49.37	-	Mar 23	Tallahassee FSU Relays Ch. Div., Tallahassee, FL
HT	53.29	-	Mar 21	Tallahassee FSU Relays Ch. Div., Tallahassee, FL
weight-throw	21.03	-	Feb 16	Bloomington Hoosier Hills Open, Bloomington, IN (i)
SP	14.16	-	Jan 26	Chapel Hill Blue Heaven Classic, Chapel Hill, NC (i)
SP	13.86	-	Jan 12	Gainesville FL, Gainesville, FL (i)

2001

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	57.22	-	Jul 28	Indianapolis, IN
HT	58.27	-	Jul 23	Indianapolis Throwing Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
HT	57.66	-	Jul 20	Indianapolis USA Track & Field Club Championships, Indianapolis, IN
HT	59.13	-	Jun 22	USA Championships, Eugene, OR
HT	58.06	-	May 19	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
HT	58.66	-	May 12	Bloomington Billy Hayes Festival, Bloomington, IN
HT	56.72	-	Apr 28	Des Moines Drake Relays Coll/Univ., Des Moines, IA
HT	58.24	-	Apr 12	Knoxville Sea Ray Relay Open, Knoxville, TN
HT	56.52	-	Mar 24	Clemson, SC

2000

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	50.45	-	Jul 1	Indianapolis Invaders' Clash for Cash, Indianapolis, IN
HT	50.40	-	May 20	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
HT	55.56	-	May 11	Indianapolis MCC Ch., Indianapolis, IN
DT	47.20	-	May 11	Indianapolis MCC Ch., Indianapolis, IN

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tara Loper's Hammer Throw personal best?

Tara Loper's Hammer Throw personal best is 65.57, set on May 3, 2003 in Columbus, OH (USA), #475 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tara Loper compete in?

Tara Loper competes in the Hammer Throw and Discus Throw.

How did Tara Loper perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 63.33, set on Jun 6, 2004 in Akron, OH (USA).