Ep291: SAM MATTIS - 72.45m American Discus Record
From throw BIG throw FAR PODCAST by Joe Frontier
April 20, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
Sam Mattis discusses breaking the American discus record and his training journey.
SAM MATTIS broke the nearly 45 year old American discus record by with his 72.45m throw in Ramona, Oklahoma on April 9, 2026. Sam talks about his training coming into the meet, his work with coach Dane Miller, and more with Coach Joe Frontier. Sam Mattis is throwing, literally, for planet sustainability with SPORT ONE-CARBON ZERO, learn more here and make a donation to support the Planet Earth and support Sam's effort. 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…
People in this episode
Host: Joe Frontier
Guest: Sam Mattis
Topics covered
- discus throwing
- athlete training
- sports records
- sustainability in sports
- coaching
Keywords
- discus
- record
- training
- sustainability
- athlete
- coaching
- sports
Sponsors
VELAASA, PORTA CIRCLE, RODHE SPORT, WALSHOT, ThrowsPro
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SPORT ONE-CARBON ZERO, ThrowerX, MFAthletic
Places: Ramona, Oklahoma
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