About Ron Backes
Born 1963. Ron Backes is an American athletics competitor.
Ronald Lee "Ron" Backes (born February 18, 1963) is an American retired shot putter.
His personal best throw was 21.02 metres, achieved in May 1988 in San Jose.
Competing for the Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field team, Backes won the 1986 shot put at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships with a throw of 21.01 meters.
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Who is Ron Backes?
athletics competitor
When was Ron Backes born?
Ron Backes was born on 19 February 1963 in St. Cloud.
What is Ron Backes's occupation?
Ron Backes is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Ron Backes?
Ron Backes is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Backes. https://biography.guide/ron-backes/
MLA: "Ron Backes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-backes/.
Chicago: "Ron Backes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-backes/.
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