About Russell Tucker
Born 1990. Russell Tucker is a South African athletics competitor.
Russell Wayne George Tucker (born 11 April 1990) is a South African athlete specialising in the discus throw. He won several medals on continental level including the gold at the 2015 African Games as well as gold medal in 2016 African games and silver at the 2014 African Championships.
His personal best in the event is 64.24 metres set in Pretoria in 2016.
Due to Injury, Russell Tucker Retired from Discus in May 2016.
Competition record
Progression 2012 – 58.84 2013 – 59.27 2014 – 62.15 2015 – 62.74 2016 – 64.24
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Who is Russell Tucker?
South African athletics competitor
When was Russell Tucker born?
Russell Tucker was born on 11 April 1990 in Barberton.
What is Russell Tucker's occupation?
Russell Tucker is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Russell Tucker?
Russell Tucker is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Russell Tucker. https://biography.guide/russell-tucker/
MLA: "Russell Tucker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/russell-tucker/.
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