Anthony Washington

Olympic athlete

1966 –

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Who is Anthony Washington?

Anthony Washington 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.

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Born
Jan 16, 1966
Glasgow
Nationality
  • United States of America
Lived in
  • Montana

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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