Carl Myerscough

Carl Myerscough
Myerscough in 2012
Personal information
Nickname
The Blackpool Tower
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1979-10-21) 21 October 1979
Height2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
Weight160 kg (25 st 3 lb; 353 lb)
Spouse
Melissa Price
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)
Shot put and Discus throw
University teamUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
ClubBlackpool Wyre and Fylde AC
Retired2016
Medal record
Commonwealth Games
2002 Manchester Shot put
2010 Delhi Discus

Carl Andrew Myerscough (born 21 October 1979) is an English former track and field athlete specialised in shot put and discus throw and a world record holder grip strength specialist. His height of 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) earned him the nickname 'The Blackpool Tower'.