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My Take
Kate Schmidt carries the weight of an era for me. A former world-record holder in the javelin, she took bronze at both the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, launching the spear from a commanding 186 cm frame. What lingers is the heartbreak of 1980: she qualified, then never got to throw because of the boycott, a stark reminder of how politics can rob athletes of their moment. A Long Beach native and UCLA alumna, she came up through a classic American track pipeline. Records get broken, but the pride of competing in that golden age endures, and she has my quiet applause.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kate Schmidt
- Name (Japanese)
- ケイト・シュミット
- Reading
- けいと・しゅみっと
- Born
- December 29, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Height
- 186 cm
- Occupation
- javelin thrower
2. Background
- High school
- Woodrow Wilson Classical High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kate Schmidt born?
Born December 29, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Kate Schmidt from?
Kate Schmidt is from Long Beach, California, United States.
What does Kate Schmidt do?
Kate Schmidt works as javelin thrower.
How tall is Kate Schmidt?
Kate Schmidt is 186 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.