Randy Heisler

Randy Heisler

Class

1981

Induction

2024

Sport

Track & Field

Event/Wt. Class

Discus

High School Accomplishments:

  • School Record Holder

Post High School Accomplishments:

  • Three time NCAA D2. National Champion record holder for 27 years
  • Two time NCAA Div. 1 All American.
  • Four time US Olympic Trials finalist
  • Member of 14 U S National teams Including 2 Pan American games ( medalist)
  • Two World Championships.
  • 1988 Olympic team
  • Personal best. Shot 65’7. Discus. 221’10”
  • Inducted into Indiana HS Track & Field HOF, Univ.
  • Indianapolis HOF, NCAA TRack & Field HOF.
  • Featured Display at Indiana State Museum.
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Family Information:

  • Children. Lindsey 40. Kiley 37. Cameron 35

 

Career Information:

  • Have met and had an audience with two U.S Presidents.
  • Have coached. 11 NCAA national champs , 12 Olympians over 150 All Americans.
  • Three time Big ten coach of the year.
  • Finalist for NCAA National Coach of the year 4 times.
  • As Head Coach and assistant ,teams won 16 Big Ten Championships.
  • Have appeared on CNN, Fox, MTV and hosted shows for ESPN.