Balázs Kiss (hammer thrower)

The native form of this personal name is Kiss Balázs. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Balázs Kiss
Personal information
NationalityHungarian
Born21 March 1972 (1972-03-21) (age 53)
Veszprém, Hungary
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb)
Sport
Country Hungary
SportAthletics
Event
Hammer throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best83.00 m (1998)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
1996 Atlanta Hammer throw
European Championships
1998 Budapest Hammer throw
Universiade
1995 Fukuoka Hammer throw
1997 Catania Hammer throw
1993 Buffalo Hammer throw

Balázs Kiss (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbɒlaːʒ ˈkiʃ]; born 21 March 1972) is a retired Hungarian hammer thrower. He is the 1996 Olympic champion and the 1998 European Championships silver medalist, and has two fourth places from World Championships. His personal best throw was 83.00 metres, achieved during the 1998 Golden League circuit.

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