John Powell (discus thrower)

John Gates Powell (June 25, 1947 – August 18, 2022) was an American track and field athlete who focused in the discus throw. He set a world record at 69.08 meters in 1975.[1] He won a bronze medal at the 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.

John Powell
Powell in 1972
Personal information
Born(1947-06-25)June 25, 1947
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 2022(2022-08-18) (aged 75)
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Discus throw, shot put, hammer throw
ClubBud Light Track America
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • DT – 71.26 m (1984)
  • SP – 17.09 m (1976)
  • HT – 58.49 m (1984)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1976 Montreal Discus
1984 Los Angeles Discus
World Championships
1987 Rome Discus
Pan American Games
1975 Mexico City Discus

Powell died on August 18, 2022 at the age of 75.[2]

References
  1. "Track and Field Statistics: John Powell". trackfield.brinkster.net. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  2. John Powell




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