Veronica Fraley is a professional American track and field athlete, specializing in the discus throw event. The 24-year-old athlete hails from Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, and was a student at Wakefield High School. She was a state representative in the hammer throw, shot put, and discus throw events at the junior level. Fraley was also associated with Clemson University and Vanderbilt University. Veronica is currently the 19th spot holder in the discus throw, the 67th spot holder in the shot put event, and has the 100th spot in the women's overall ranking. She had the highest world ranking of #14 in the discus throw, #59 in the shot put, and 846th spot in the women's overall ranking. She held all three spots for almost a week.
How many Medals does Veronica Fraley have?
Veronica Fraley has two medals, one gold and a bronze in major competitions. She competed in the 2020 Olympics but finished in the 13th spot in the discus throw event. Fraley won the gold in the NCAA Championships in 2024 as a champion in the discus throw event. After her win, she became only the second track and field athlete from Vanderbilt University to achieve this title after Ryan Tolbert in 1997. The one-time Olympian clinched another bronze in the discus throw event in the Olympic Team Track & Field Trials of the United States in 2024.
Fraley participated in the World Championships two times, in 2022 (debut) and 2023. She finished in the 15th spot in 2023, which was her best in that competition. In the Oklahoma Throws Series, Fraley set her personal best of 67.17m in 2024. The Champion from the Bojangles Track and Field Classic finished in the second spot at the USATF U20 championships in 2019. At the USATF Throws Festival, she won the discus throw event. Veronica made history following her win in the discus throw event at the Southeastern Conference Championships and became the first female athlete to clinch the feat.
Veronica Fraley additionally competed in several other meets such as the USATF NYC Grand Prix, Pan American Games, and SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships in 2023, The XXXIII Olympic Games in 2024, and USATF Throws Fest in 2022, and earned several other accolades.
Veronica Fraley Medals Tally
| Meet and Year | Event | Medal |
| NCAA Championships 2024 | Discus Throw | Gold |
| US Olympic Team Track & Field Trials 2024 | Discus Throw | Bronze |
FAQS on Veronica Fraley
A. Veronica Fraley is presently 24 years old as of August 2024.
A. Veronica Fraley has two medals, one gold and a bronze in major competitions.
A. Raleigh, North Carolina, United States is the birthplace and hometown of Veronica Fraley.
A. Dr Anita Hudson-Fraley is the mother of Veronica Fraley and she is an obstetrician-gynaecologist by profession.
A. Veronica Fraley can bench press 350 pounds.
