Aaron Castle
AKA The Viking
AGE 29
HEIGHT 6' 5"
WEIGHT 265
HOME TOWN Tucson, AZ
YEARS THROWING 15 years throwing experience
HOW DID YOU START IN HIGHLAND GAMES? I got into Highland Games because I was looking for something to train and compete in and strongman seemed too difficult and I really enjoy throwing. My college throws coach used to compete in the games and helped me prepare for my first games, after that I was hooked.
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND High school track, wrestling, and football. Threw shot and discus for the University of Arizona.
FAVORITE EVENT Heavy Weight for Distance
PR IN FAVORITE EVENT 44' 3"
GAME ACCOLADES
1st Place: 2023 Central Florida Games
1st Place: 2023 Phoenix Games
FUNNY/UNIQUE HIGHLAND GAMES STORY I am starting to like bagpipes. I think because of some sort of pavlovian association with the Highland Games
