Forza Athletes
Luis Rivera graduated from Nazareth College in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree is Business Administration. While an athlete at Nazareth, Luis won the 2016 Division III Indoor National Championship in the 35lb. Weight Throw. His winning throw of 20.47m is currently the 6th best throw all-time in Division III. At Outdoor Nationals in 2016, Luis finished 3rd in the Hammer Throw.
During his illustrious career at Nazareth College, Luis won 3 consecutive Empire 8 Championships in both the 35lb. Weight Throw and Hammer Throw. He also won multiple New York Championships in the 35lb. Weight Throw and Hammer throw. Luis was awarded the Indoor Atlantic Region Field Athlete of the Year in 2016. He was also a multiple time Empire 8 Indoor and Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year.
Post-collegiately, Luis improved his personal best in the 35lb. Weigh Throw in 2017, finishing 6th and breaking the Puerto Rican National Record at the USATF Indoor Championships.
Luis competed at the 2018 USATF Indoor Championships, finishing 7th.
During his illustrious career at Nazareth College, Luis won 3 consecutive Empire 8 Championships in both the 35lb. Weight Throw and Hammer Throw. He also won multiple New York Championships in the 35lb. Weight Throw and Hammer throw. Luis was awarded the Indoor Atlantic Region Field Athlete of the Year in 2016. He was also a multiple time Empire 8 Indoor and Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year.
Post-collegiately, Luis improved his personal best in the 35lb. Weigh Throw in 2017, finishing 6th and breaking the Puerto Rican National Record at the USATF Indoor Championships.
Luis competed at the 2018 USATF Indoor Championships, finishing 7th.