title: Carla Garrett
text: # Carla Garrett
  
  Carla Sue Garrett (born July 31, 1967, in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a former American female weightlifter and discus thrower representing the United States in both sports at international competitions.
  
  ## Life
  
  Garrett attended the University of Arizona.
  
  After her career she became the strength and conditioning coach for the football team at Salpointe Catholic High School. She has been at Salpointe since 2006.
  
  ## Weightlifting
  
  She competed in the super heavyweight class. She won the silver medal at the 1991 and 1993 World Weightlifting Championships.
  
  ## Discus throwing
  
  Garett participated at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the discus throw event. Garrett didn't make it out of her group in the qualifying heats, finishing 13th out of 14 with a throw of 58.06 meters. She also competed at the 1991 and 1993 World Championships in Athletics. Her personal best is 60.54 metre, set in 1992.
  
  