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Kevin McMahon (hammer thrower)

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Kevin McMahon (born May 26, 1972 in San Jose, California) is a retired track and field athlete from the United States, who competed in the hammer throw. McMahon graduated from Georgetown University in 1994 with an AB in English and Fine Arts.[1] He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. A two-time USA Champion (1997 and 2001) he claimed the silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada. He is currently a member of the Faculty of Fine Arts at his alma mater Bellarmine College Preparatory.[2][3]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing the  United States
1991 Pan American Junior Championships Kingston, Jamaica 3rd 59.48 m
1995 World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 28th 69.14 m
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, Georgia, USA 24th 73.46 m
1997 World Championships Athens, Greece 23rd 72.42 m
1999 Pan American Games Winnipeg, Canada 2nd 73.41 m
World Championships Seville, Spain 19th 74.62 m
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 36th 69.48 m
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 17th 75.62 m

References

  1. ^ "WashingtonPost.com: For Georgetown's McMahon, It's Hammer Time". www.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
  2. ^ Bellarmine College Faculty List. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  3. ^ http://www.dyestatcal.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/ccsalltm.htm Dyestatcal

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