Ep287: RYAN JOHNSON - 25.66m NCAA Weight Throw Record
From throw BIG throw FAR PODCAST by Joe Frontier
March 16, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
Ryan Johnson discusses his record-breaking weight throw and his journey in athletics.
Ryan Johnson used the weight throw as a wrecking ball this season. The Iowa Hawkeye won all 9 of his indoor competitions in 2026. Including his throw of 25.66m that broke the NCAA record at the Big Ten Championships. Ryan followed completed the sweep at the D1 NCAA Championships 2 weeks later with a throw of 25.64. Coach Frontier was able to catch up with Ryan and talk about his start as thrower, journey to hammer and weight throwing and what lies ahead. ThrowerX Online Resources for Throwers and Coaches who want to get better. Join Today. MFAthletic - Everything Track and Field VELAASA Throwing and Lifting Shoes use code: tbtf15 - 15% off PORTA CIRCLE Train Anywhere use code: TBTF - 10% off RODHE SPORT No Safe Throws use code: TBTF - 5% off WALSHOT TRAIN TO WIN ThrowsPro Equipment you need to throw FAR use code: TBTF…
People in this episode
Host: Joe Frontier
Guest: Ryan Johnson
Topics covered
- NCAA Weight Throw
- athletic performance
- record breaking
- interview
- throwing techniques
Keywords
- weight throw
- NCAA record
- athlete interview
- throwing techniques
- Joe Frontier
Sponsors
ThrowerX, MFAthletic, VELAASA, PORTA CIRCLE, RODHE SPORT, WALSHOT, ThrowsPro
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Iowa Hawkeye
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