About Whitney Ashley
Born 1989. Whitney Ashley is an American athletics competitor.
Whitney Ashley (born February 18, 1989) is an American athlete whose specialty is the discus throw.
She represented her country at three consecutive Global Championships, in 2013, 2015 and 2016, making the 2015 world final. She competed at the Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Women's discus throw.
Ashley placed first in Discus at 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) to qualify for Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Ashley placed 6th at 2017 IAAF Diamond League in the discus and qualified for the 2018 IAAF Diamond League final in Memorial Van Damme (Brussels).
Competition record
Personal bests Outdoor Shot put – (Luzern 2014) Discus throw – (Claremont 2015) Indoor Shot put – (Portland 2016)
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Who is Whitney Ashley?
American discus thrower
When was Whitney Ashley born?
Whitney Ashley was born on 18 February 1989 in Moreno Valley.
What is Whitney Ashley's occupation?
Whitney Ashley is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Whitney Ashley?
Whitney Ashley is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Whitney Ashley. https://biography.guide/whitney-ashley/
MLA: "Whitney Ashley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/whitney-ashley/.
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