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Aretha Thurmond

1976–

United States

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Aretha Thurmond, née Hill (born August 14, 1976) is an American discus thrower. Her personal best distance is 65.86 metres (216.1 ft), achieved in March 2004 in Marietta. Thurmond is a 1994 graduate of Renton High School and in 1998 she graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in sociology. Thurmond is currently employed with USA Track & Field as the managing director of International Teams.

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