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Bob Roggy (August 6, 1956 inHolmdel Township, New Jersey, United States – August 4, 1986) was ajavelin thrower from theUnited States. He set the world best year performance in 1982, throwing 95.80 metres inStuttgart,West Germany on August 29. Earlier in 1982, Roggy set the American record in the Javelin at the Bruce Jenner Invitational, beatingMark Murro's 12-year-old record. Previously, while a senior atSouthern Illinois University he won theNCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1978.[1]
Roggy was killed in an accident where he fell out of the back of a pick-up truck in 1986 inHouston, Texas, at the first Olympic Sports Festival.[2]
Roggy attendedHolmdel High School.[3] Following his death, a scholarship was set up in memory. Every year the two best athletes at Holmdel High get the opportunity to follow in his footsteps with an athletic scholarship.
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