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Tim Vollmer

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Tim Vollmer

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Birth dateSep 13, 1946
BirthplacePortland, United States
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Timothy William Vollmer (born September 13, 1946) is a retired American athlete who mainly competed in the discus throw. In 1971 he won the AAU title and a silver medal at the Pan American Games. He placed in the top four at the AAU Championships in 1968–73 and finished eighth at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Vollmer is a member of the Portland Interscholastic League Sports Hall of Fame.

Key facts
Discus Throw
67.39
#125 all-time
1975 season best
62.18
Jun 7, 1975 · Eugene, OR (USA)
1975 season best
Age
80 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 67.39 (#125 all-time), 1975 season best 62.18 (Jun 7, 1975, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 80 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1975
DT
62.18-Jun 7, 1975
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1974
DT
59.76-Jun 8, 1974
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1973
DT
65.28-May 5, 1973
↑
San José (USA)
1972
DT
66.57-Jun 20, 1972
↑
Fairfield, CA (USA)
1971
DT
67.39-May 16, 1971
↑
Lancaster, CA (USA)
1968
DT
62.23-May 25, 1968
↑
Modesto, CA (USA)

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.18-Jun 7Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.76-Jun 8Eugene, OR
DT
56.18-May 30Corvallis, OR

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.28-May 5San José

1972

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.24-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
DT
59.60-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
DT
64.90-Jun 20Fairfield, CA
DT
66.57-Jun 20Fairfield, CA
DT
64.80-Jun 19Fairfield, CA
DT
64.64-Jun 17Seattle AAU Championships, Seattle, WA

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
67.39-May 16Lancaster, CA

1968

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.23-May 25Modesto, CA

Honours

8

The XX Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tim Vollmer's Discus Throw personal best?

Tim Vollmer's Discus Throw personal best is 67.39, set on May 16, 1971 in Lancaster, CA (USA), #125 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tim Vollmer compete in?

Tim Vollmer competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Tim Vollmer perform in 1975?

1975 season best: 62.18, set on Jun 7, 1975 in Eugene, OR (USA).