Gary Jay Gubner (born December 1, 1942 in New York, New York) was an American shotputter, weightlifter, and discus hurler. He is known for setting various shot put records, including a 53-foot throw with a 16-lb. ball when he was 16, and a 64' 11¾" (19.805 m) throw in 1962 that set the world indoor record.
Inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, Gubner has also been recognized by the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in its 2000 book Jewish Sports Legends.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- "Gary Gubner". International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2011-01-18.
|
|
|
1876-1878
New York Athletic Club |
|
|
1879-1888
NAAAA |
|
|
1888-1979
Amateur Athletic Union |
|
|
1980-1992
The Athletics Congress |
|
|
1993-onwards
USA Track & Field |
|
|
| Notes |
- Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
- OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
|
|
| Persondata |
| Name |
Gubner, Gary |
| Alternative names |
|
| Short description |
American sportsman |
| Date of birth |
December 1, 1942 |
| Place of birth |
|
| Date of death |
|
| Place of death |
|
United States
