Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1972
- Class:
- 1967
Randy Matson put A&M shot put on the map. This Olympic medalist stands as the first person ever to throw a shot put over 70 feet– and he did it right here in Kyle Field in 1965. Although Randy will forever be remembered for his track performances, he also played Aggie basketball, lettering in both sports in 1966. Among his many athletic achievements are:
Olympic silver medal, shot put, 1964
Olympic gold medal, shot put, 1968
All-American, shot put, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967
All-American, discus, 1965, 1966, 1967
NCAA Champion, discus, 1966, 1967
NCAA Champion, shot put, 1965, 1966, 1967
SWC Champion, shot put, 1965, 1966, 1967
SWC Champion, discus, 1965, 1966, 1967
Set shot put world record of 70' 7 1/4? in 1965
Set shot put world record of 71' 5 1/2? in 1967
Set SWC discus record of 213' 9 1/2? in 1967
Sullivan Award (nations’ top athlete), 1967
