Jacob Weintraub, cannot remember a time in his life, when sports were absent. During his high school years at Redondo Union High School, the athlete had perfected basketball, football, wrestling, and track. While in high school, Weintraub decided to tackle three sports a year. In order to maintain his title as a three-sport athlete, Weintraub asked his football coach what sport he should pursue for the spring season.
Standing at 6’4 and weighing 275 pounds, his coach saw potential in Weintraub as a shot-put thrower. Upon discussing his goals with his father, his greatest fan, Weintraub decided to take forth the sport.
Weintraub spent all four years in high school as a track and field athlete, gaining a 56-01 school record in shot-put.
Weintraub continued shot-put at his community college, gaining title as team captain twice, runner up in the shot-put at the 2008 and 2009 college state meet, and placing fifth best discus mark all-time.
Weintraub continued shot-put at his community college, gaining title as team captain twice, runner up in the shot-put at the 2008 and 2009 college state meet, and placing fifth best discus mark all-time.
Today, Weintraub is serving his first year competing at Cal State Long Beach. He has participated in three competitions during the indoor campaign.
Photo Credit: James Weintraub
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