Anthony Washington
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For the football player, see Anthony Washington (American football).
Anthony Washington (born January 16, 1966 in Glasgow, Montana) is a former American discus thrower, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country. At the 1999 World Championships in Seville, Washington won the gold medal in discus throw.
His personal bests are 71.14 m in discus and 59.58 m in hammer throw. He is a four-time national champion in the men's discus event.
He once appeared in a Snickers candy bar commercial.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 1st | Discus |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 12th | Discus |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 10th | Discus |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, Georgia | 4th | Discus |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 1st | Discus |
| Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 1st | Discus | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 12th | Discus |
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Anthony Washington
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