Since the day his father talked to the Minisink Valley High School track and field coach, Alec Faldermeyer has been paving his road to the Olympics, and his journey has been furthered through hard work, motivation and support from his family and coaches.

Sports have always been a major part of his life – his interests range from baseball to soccer, and even football. It wasn’t until his father, Alan Faldermeyer, encouraged him to try track and field that he found his sport. After trying discus throw and shot put, Alec Faldermeyer knew that the hammer throw was his calling...