Becky O'Brien

Position:
Throws
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Cumberland, Maine
High School:
Greely

O'Brien's PR's

• Shot Put - 50-9.5

• Discus - 157-1

Freshman Year: Competed in the discus and shot put in the outdoor season • Competed in the shot put in the indoor season, with a personal best of 50-9.5, earning a provisional mark, at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational • Her throw of 157-1 in the discus was a qualifying throw • Her throw of 50-8 3/4 at the ACC outdoor championships was a personal best.

Prep: Named to the Track & Field News All-America Team in the shot put • USA Today All-USA Track and Field team member • Two-time national champion • Youth and Junior team USA members • Five-time Nike All-America • Twelve-Time All-New England • Four-time All-State MVP • Eight-Time All-State • Two-Time Gatorade Athlete of the Year • Involved in her high school's academic excellence program • Participated in community service, mentored, and was involved in a therapy dog program.

Personal: Exercise and Sports Science Major • Admires Michael Phelps and Nadine Kleinert • Names her brother Russie as having the greatest impact on her athletic career • Favorite Movie is "Rocky IV" • Favorite TV show is "American Gladiators" • Favorite Food is "mashed potatoes" • Rebecca Anne O'Brien is the daughter of Mary and Dennis O'Brien • Born April 30, 1990 in Portland, Maine