Eric Favors
Irish Record Holder
Eric Favors is an American-born athlete who competes in shot put. He has represented Ireland at two Track and Field World Championships in Budapest and Oregon. He is the holder of both the Indoor and Outdoor Shot Put records along with four national titles. Eric set a new Irish Record of 20.93 meters or 68' 8" in Fleetwood Pennsylvania on April 27, 2024, staking a strong claim for inclusion on the Irish team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
May 20, 2024
S6E7: A Shot at Glory: Eric Favors and the Pursuit of Olympic Dreams
In this episode, cohosts John and Martin dive into the world of Olympic shot putting with their guest, Eric Favors, an athlete representing Ireland. Born and raised in Rockland County, New York, with a rich Irish heritage, Er...