John Powell (discus thrower)
American discus thrower
John Gates Powell (June 25, 1947 – August 18, 2022) was an American track and field athlete who focused in the discus throw. He set a world record at 69.08 meters in 1975.[1] He won a bronze medal at the 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.
 Powell in 1972 | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 25, 1947 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 2022 (aged 75) |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 110 kg (243 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Discus throw, shot put, hammer throw |
| Club | Bud Light Track America |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Medal record | |
Powell died on August 18, 2022 at the age of 75.[2]
References change
- ↑ "Track and Field Statistics: John Powell". trackfield.brinkster.net. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ John Powell
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