John Powell (discus thrower)

John Powell
Powell in 1972
Personal information
Born(1947-06-25)June 25, 1947
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 2022(2022-08-19) (aged 75)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)
Discus throw, shot put, hammer throw
University teamSan Jose State
ClubBud Light Track America
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 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

John Gates Powell (June 25, 1947 – August 19, 2022) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the discus throw. He set a world record at 69.08 meters in 1975, and his personal best of 71.26 meters ties him for ninth place in the all-time performers list.

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