Des Koch
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Des Koch (Desmond Dalworth Koch; May 10, 1932 – January 26, 1991) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw.
He competed for the United States in the discus throw at the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia. He won the bronze medal. He achieved the longest punt in the Rose Bowl 1953, it was 72 yards. His record still stands.
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