Kate Schmidt: Profile of a Champion

• Full Name: Kathryn Joan “Kate” Schmidt
• Date of Birth: December 29, 1953
• Hometown: California, USA
• Education: Woodrow Wilson Classical High School; UCLA alumnus

Athletic Achievements
Kate Schmidt is a celebrated American former javelin thrower and world record holder. Known for her powerful throws and tenacious spirit, she won bronze medals in javelin at the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games. She also qualified for the 1980 Olympics, but, along with other American athletes, did not compete due to the U.S.-led boycott of the Moscow Games. She narrowly missed another Olympic appearance, placing fourth at the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Legacy
Kate’s impressive career has made her a significant figure in American track and field, remembered for her skill and her resilience in a time of political challenges in sports.