Hokie Club Ryan NorwoodEvent: Throws
Class: Junior
High School: East
Hometown: Cheyenne, Wyo.
Big East Runner-Up - Shot PutOutdoor School Record - Shot Put
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2002-03: Finished second in the indoor shot put at the conference meet with a throw of 56-7.5 ... Was third in the BIG EAST in the outdoor shot put with a mark of 53-7 ... Was an NCAA Regional finalist with an outdoor best of 56-7.5.2001-2002: Qualified for the BIG EAST championships and finished second in the shot put at Father Diamond with a throw of 51-09.25 ... Placed third in the shot put at the Kroger Invitational and the Knoxville Invitational ... Took fifth at the Raleigh Relays ... Finished ninth at the Blue Heaven Rumble ... Placed eight at the BIG EAST Outdoor Championships ... Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
High School: Two-time all-state and all-conference performer in the shot put and discus ... Named athlete of the year twice while at East ... Earned four letters for coach Ellie Zuber ... Member of the National Honor Society and named Student Athlete of the Year.
Personal: Born in Colorado Springs, Colo., on September 5, 1981 ... Son of Charlie and Connie Norwood ... Both parents are teachers ... Enrolled in computer science.