Todd Riech

Birth dateOct 24, 1970

Height1.88 m

Weight95 kg

Todd Riech is a former American Olympic javelin thrower. Standing 188 cm and weighing 95 kg, he represented the United States at the Olympic Games, reaching the pinnacle of his sport at the international level.

Riech's Olympic appearance demonstrated his standing among America's top javelin throwers during his competitive career. The javelin requires a unique combination of speed, strength, and technical precision to achieve world-class distances.

Following his athletic career, Riech has worked as a personal trainer and coach, sharing the knowledge gained from his Olympic experience with others pursuing fitness and athletic goals. His transition from elite competitor to coach reflects a continued commitment to the sport.

Key facts

Javelin Throw

82.12

#282 all-time

2000 season best

79.04

Jul 2, 2000 · Glasgow (GBR)

2000 season best

Age

55 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Javelin Throw 82.12 (#282 all-time), 2000 season best 79.04 (Jul 2, 2000, Glasgow (GBR)) · 55 years old

Personal bests

82.12

#282 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2000	JT	79.04	-	Jul 2, 2000	↑	Glasgow (GBR)
1999	JT	73.78	-	Mar 6, 1999	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1998	JT	78.72	-	Jun 7, 1998	↑	Long Beach, CA (USA)
1997	JT	71.78	-	Feb 20, 1997	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1996	JT	82.12	-	Aug 19, 1996	↑	Gateshead (GBR)
1995	JT	77.82	-	Mar 21, 1995	↑	Mar del Plata (ARG)
1994	JT	81.30	-	Jun 3, 1994	↑	Boise, ID (USA)

2000

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	73.61	-	Sep 1	Athens, GA
JT	71.64	-	Aug 30	Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
JT	76.38	-	Aug 23	Cottbus
JT	76.53	-	Aug 15	Falköping
JT	73.30	-	Aug 7	Malmö MAI-Galan, Malmö
JT	76.94	-	Jul 20	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
JT	78.26	-	Jul 17	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
JT	79.04	-	Jul 2	Glasgow Norwich Union GBR-USA Challenge, Glasgow
JT	75.19	-	Jun 5	Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Rošický, Praha
JT	74.15	-	Jun 3	Jena Zeiss Meeting-Olympischer Tag, Jena
JT	74.42	-	May 7	Irvine Steve Scott Track & Field Inv., Irvine, CA
JT	70.17	-	Apr 16	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA
JT	69.44	-	Apr 8	Azusa Meet of Champions, Azusa, CA

1999

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	73.78	-	Mar 6	Los Angeles Trojan Invitational, Los Angeles, CA

1998

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	73.59	-	Aug 30	Glasgow
JT	68.80	-	Jun 19	US Championships, New Orleans, LA
JT	78.72	-	Jun 7	Long Beach Socal USATF, Long Beach, CA
JT	75.66	-	May 16	Los Angeles Cal State LA Invitational, Los Angeles, CA

1997

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	67.82	-	May 10	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
JT	71.78	-	Feb 20	Melbourne NEC Classic '97, Melbourne

1996

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	78.96	-	Aug 25	Sheffield McDonald's Games, Sheffield
JT	79.52	-	Aug 21	Linz Zipfer-Gugl Gala, Linz
JT	82.12	-	Aug 19	Gateshead BUPA Challenge, Gateshead
JT	74.24	-	Aug 11	London Performance Games, London
JT	78.02	-	Aug 2	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
JT	78.02	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
JT	81.86	-	Jun 16	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
JT	80.22	-	May 5	Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
JT	80.36	-	Apr 13	Fresno, CA

1995

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	72.36	-	May 27	San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
JT	71.48	-	May 14	Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo
JT	77.82	-	Mar 21	Mar del Plata Pan American Games, Mar del Plata

1994

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	70.28	-	Sep 11	London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
JT	73.88	-	Jul 15	London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
JT	65.84	-	Jul 12	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JT	71.72	-	Jul 1	Gateshead Games, Gateshead
JT	81.30	-	Jun 3	Boise NCAA Championships, Boise, ID

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Todd Riech's Javelin Throw personal best?

Todd Riech's Javelin Throw personal best is 82.12, set on Aug 19, 1996 in Gateshead (GBR), #282 on the all-time list.

Which events does Todd Riech compete in?

Todd Riech competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Todd Riech perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 79.04, set on Jul 2, 2000 in Glasgow (GBR).