Roman Linscheid (2020) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Roman Linscheid

Induction:
2020
Class:
1995

One of the most decorated throwers in men's track & field history, Roman Linscheid was a six-time NCAA All-American and All-IC4A/East Team selection at St. John's from 1991-95. During his time in Queens, Linscheid placed inside the top-10 in hammer throw at the NCAA Championships in each of his four seasons, including a third-place finish at the outdoor championships in 1994 with a program record 72.39 meters. Linscheid also set the team record for 35 lb. weight throw with a distance of 20.97 meters at the 1994 NCAA Indoor Championships. In addition to his success at national competitions, Linscheid captured the BIG EAST title in hammer throw at the 1994 outdoor championships. On the international stage, Linscheid represented Ireland at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta where he competed in hammer throw. In total, Linscheid recorded seven Irish National Championships from 1995-2003 and ranks fourth all-time in his home country with a hammer throw of 76.25 meters in 1999.