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Player Bio: Josh Rider - UCLA Official Athletic Site

April 17, 2013 | Track & Field

2006 - Had season-ending hip surgery early in the outdoor season and was forced to redshirt.

2005 - Threw a lifetime-best 177-5 in the discus ... Placed 23rd in the discus at the West Region Championships (162-1) ... Finished fourth in the discus (164-2) at the UCLA/USC Dual Meet.

High School - Pepsi Athlete of the Year in 2000 ... Set school records of 184-0 (discus) and 52-0 (shot put) ... Earned Sunbelt area and All-league honors in 1999 and 2000 ... Threw prep bests of 184-0 (discus) and 52-0 (shot put).

Personal - Born December 3, 1981 in Provo, UT ... Son of Russell and Cheryl Rider ... Brother Jason is also a member of the Bruins Track & Field team ... Political Science major.

Rider's Best Marks
Discus - 177-5

  Josh Rider
Josh Rider
Player Profile
Class:
RS Junior

Hometown:
Murrieta, CA

High School:
Murrieta Valley

Height / Weight:
6-3 / 270

Event:
Throws

Birthdate:
12/03/1981

Experience:
2V

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