A 1987 graduate of Grinnell College, Platzer dominated the discus and shot put during her collegiate career. During her collegiate career she lost a discus competition only once as she placed second at nationals in 1983. She is a 3-time National Champion in the discus in 1985, 1986 and 1987. As a shot putter outdoors, she placed 2nd in 1985, 3rd in 1983, 5th in 1987, and 6th in 1986. Indoors she placed 2nd in 1985 and 5th in 1987. Platzer is still the current Grinnell College school record holder in the discus as well as the indoor and outdoor shot put. She still holds the Midwest Conference record for the discus and indoor shot. From 1988-90 she served as men and women’s throws coach at St. Olaf College helping to produce an All-American javelin thrower. Platzer is part of the Grinnell College Hall of Fame and was honored as the NCAA Div. III Track & Field Athlete of the Decade (1980-1990). Since that time she has changed her sport to rowing and continued her incredible level of success. During her time as coach at the University of Wisconsin, University of Virginia and currently as Associate Head Coach at the University of Michigan she has won NCAA titles in rowing and served as Junior Nationals coach.
