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Tom Watson

Position:
Javelin
Weight:
null
Class:
Graduate Student
Hometown:
Ambler, Pa.
High School:
Wissahickon

Personal Records
Javelin – 194-1 (59.17m)

2020 at Tulane (Junior): Outdoor season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 at Tulane (Sophomore): Competed in eight regular-season meets and The American Outdoor Championships • Took 4th in the javelin at The American Outdoor Championships with a throw of 193 (58.83 meters) • Finished second in the javelin at the Cole-Lancon Conference Challenge with a career-best throw of 194-1 (59.17 meters) • Had eight top-ten finishes in eight regular-season meets • Executive Scholarship Chair of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity • Teaching Assistant and Service-Learning Coordinator for Tulane economics department • Three-time American All-Academic athlete and Dean’s List member.

2018 at Tulane (Freshman): Competed in six regular-season meets and the American Outdoor Championship, all in the javelin • At the conference meet, placed 12th with a throw of 169-0 (51.51 meters) • Set a collegiate best with a throw of 170-0 (52.08 meters) at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational for second place • Placed fifth with a throw of 148-8 (45.32 meters) at the Southeastern Strawberry Relays • Was fourth in the javelin at the Victor Lopez Classic and the Early Bird Invitational.

Prep: National AP Scholar • AP Scholar with Distinction.

Personal: James Thomas Watson is the son of Chris and Annette Watson • Born May 20 in Abington, Pa. • Graduated from Tulane with honors (cum laude) and a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Eligibility: Outdoor (SR-4)

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