Talk'n Throws with David Winkler- 2020 Inductee Mesquite ISD Hall of Honor, 1997 USA Nationals Bronze Medalists in Weightlifting,1990 HS All-American and member of Junior World Team. Shot put PR in HS 65'2, 3 Time Texas HS State Champion in Shot Put at North Mesquite HS.
David's father passed down his love of throwing to David by putting a shot put in his hand at an early age. That love and passion for throwing led them to seek out Olympian Sammy Walker who coached and mentored David throughout his career.. along with bribing him with BBQ. Sammy introduced David to weightlifting during Junior High and David goes on to have successful weightlifting career after graduating from SMU.