Anthony Washington
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Anthony Washington (born January 16, 1966 in Glasgow, Montana) is an American former discus thrower, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics. 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.[citation needed]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- Anthony Washington profile at IAAF
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