Teri Steer-Cantwell (born October 30, 1975, in

Crete, Nebraska Crete is a city in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,099 at the 2020 census. History The railroad was extended to the area in 1870, bringing settlers. In 1871, two rival towns merged to form a new town, which was name ...

) is an American

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ter. In 1999, she won

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s at the World Indoor Championships and the

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, and finished ninth at the

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. She attended

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(SMU) in

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. Her personal best throw is , achieved in April 2001 in

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. She is married to shot putter

Christian Cantwell Christian Cantwell (born September 30, 1980 in Jefferson City, Missouri) is a World Champion American shot putter. He placed 4th at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Biography Cantwell's personal best throw is 22.54 metres, or 73 ft 11½ ...

. She hails from

and currently resides in

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. On May 27, 2008, she gave birth to her first son, Jackson Daniel Cantwell, 11-pounds 2-ounces.

International competitions

References

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